Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk is a nursing home community in Norwalk, CT.
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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk
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34 Midrocks Drive, Norwalk, CT 06851
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Dining experiences are mixed, with some residents unhappy with meals.
Several reviews mention problems with what was served or how the food affected them. A few residents describe the food as not matching orders or upsetting their digestion, while others say it was only occasionally good. There are also reviews that call the food horrible, and another that describes weight loss tied to meal quality.
Communication and follow-through can be a weak point in day-to-day care.
Some residents and families describe breakdowns in communication, including staff not coordinating when shifts change and not following up on concerns. There are also complaints about delays responding to call buttons and about difficulties getting help when needed. On the other hand, other reviews highlight staff who explain things thoroughly and are attentive, which suggests the experience depends on the situation and team.
Many reviewers mention the facility being clean and well kept.
Multiple reviews describe the building as clean, with clean rooms and bathrooms. Some residents also point to an orderly atmosphere and cleaning teams that keep things maintained. A smaller number of reviews raise cleanliness concerns, but the overall feedback that is present is supportive of the facility’s upkeep.
Rehabilitation and physical therapy are a frequent positive in reviews.
Reviews often tie progress to the inpatient therapy experience, including help with walking, balance, and mobility after surgery or injury. Several residents describe the physiotherapy teams as supportive and focused on specific goals. Even where other parts of the stay were difficult, the therapy effort is still singled out as helpful in multiple accounts.
Recreation and social activities show up in multiple resident experiences.
Some reviewers mention enjoying the recreation program, including puzzles and live music during the stay. Others describe games and scheduled activity moments happening in common dining spaces. The community also offers planned daily activities and fitness programming, which aligns with what families report observing during visits.
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150 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Westchester Cty (16 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesAutumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk is located at 34 Midrocks Drive, Norwalk, CT 06851 in Fairfield County, Connecticut
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