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385 Main Street Cromwell, CT 06416 · Capitol County
All 3 nursing homes in Cromwell, CT (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 075263 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.39 hours per resident per day at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell, below the Connecticut median of 3.81 (US median: 3.72). About 0.29 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.18 hours, 6% below its all-week average. 39.5% of nursing staff left within a year (Connecticut median 35.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell: Medicare and Medicaid
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Connecticut's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 2, 2026 and found 9 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 31 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 31 citations at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell across 3 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on April 2, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and resident assessment and care planning (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services" (tag F0697, level G, April 2, 2026). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 2, 2026 · 9 citations
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
EProtect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
BEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
July 25, 2024 · 12 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
BHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
BCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
BEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
April 8, 2022 · 10 citations
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
BProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
BHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
BEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Questions to ask on a tour of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on April 2, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 2, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,628 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Fine | $10,628 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 3.2 mi
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3.2 mi
Middlesex Hospital MiddletownEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 39m for patients treated and sent home
- 3.5 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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