Nursing home report
NEW BRITAIN, CT · Medicare-certified · 282 beds
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NEW BRITAIN has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating, but a low 2-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.39 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also had $10,618 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent inspection concerns about accident hazards/supervision, timely notifications, and complete care planning.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3863 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3863.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
A federal fine of $10,618 was recorded.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $10,618 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 24, 2026
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
