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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill
2817 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06704 (opens Google Maps) · Naugatuck Vly County · (203) 757-0731· 90 certified beds · avg 85 residents/day · certified since Feb 4, 1999 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE (59 facilities, chain avg rating 2.8★)
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Dec 6, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.01
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 24 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. F-0804
The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. F-0578
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have. · F-0676 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| May 15, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint · F-0686 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint · F-0692 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council. · F-0565 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that. · F-0636 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Nov 15, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Nov 15, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610 |
| Nov 15, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 12).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2022
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 13
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | E |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityConnecticut averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.01
Connecticut average: 3.80
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.43
Connecticut average: 0.70
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.75
Connecticut average: 3.43
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.01 | 3.80 | 3.95 | bottom 8% in Connecticut; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.43 | 0.70 | 0.69 | bottom 16% in Connecticut; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.75 | 3.43 | 3.50 | bottom 8% in Connecticut; bottom 18% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.48 | bottom 25% in Connecticut; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 39.1 | 37.4 | 45.8 | bottom 42% in Connecticut; top 34% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 53.8 | 38.6 | 42.9 | bottom 21% in Connecticut; bottom 30% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.23, RN 0.46, weekend 2.94.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.23 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
Regional context: $525.78/day — Connecticut statewide average for a semi-private nursing-facility room, September 30, 2025. This is a historical regional figure, not this facility's price or a prediction. View the OPM source.
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Individual
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Hill Parent LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/01/2015 |
| Bucks Hill Parent LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Bucks Hill Realty LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Bucks Hill Realty LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Raad, Marc | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Raad, Marc | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Schwartz, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Schwartz, Mark | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Stern, Aryeh | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| Wagner, Krista | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2015 |
| Wagner, Krista | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2015 |
All 11 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Autumn Lake Healthcare — 59 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell — Cromwell, CT · overall 4/5
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Madison — Madison, CT · overall 2/5
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at New Britain — New Britain, CT · overall 5/5
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk — Norwalk, CT · overall 2/5
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows — Woodbridge, CT · overall 4/5
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford — West Hartford, CT · overall 3/5
- Advanced Rehab at Autumn Lake Healthcare — Lutherville, MD · overall 4/5
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor — Baltimore, MD · overall 3/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 58 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "How do you help residents maintain their daily living skills, and how do you measure whether it's working?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Connecticut midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 39% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 73 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | 3.0 mi | Waterbury, CT | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Apple Rehab Watertown | 3.8 mi | Watertown, CT | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center | 4.3 mi | Waterbury, CT | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC. | 5.4 mi | Plymouth, CT | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Complete Care at Middlebury | 6.0 mi | Middlebury, CT | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Livewell Connecticut | 6.9 mi | Plantsville, CT | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabili | 6.9 mi | Plantsville, CT | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Ingraham Manor Rehab and Nursing | 7.2 mi | Bristol, CT | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation, the | 7.2 mi | Bristol, CT | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Southington Care Center | 7.8 mi | Southington, CT | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Civita Care Sheriden Woods | 8.2 mi | Bristol, CT | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Civita Care Center at Cheshire | 8.4 mi | Cheshire, CT | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Naugatuck Vly, CT — 20 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation — Naugatuck, CT · overall 2/5
- Complete Care at Glendale — Naugatuck, CT · overall 4/5
- Lutheran Home of Southbury INC — Southbury, CT · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 075418.