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HomeConnecticutAutumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill

2817 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 067042037570731WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(329 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
90
certified

How Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill Compares in Connecticut

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CT average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CT average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CT average
3.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.23 hrs/day
CT average
3.73 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.46 hrs/day
CT average
0.69 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.1%
CT average
37.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Connecticut average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.23 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.73.
Reported RN time is 0.46 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.69.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 22, 2022
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 6, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$15,341/mo
Connecticut median
Private Room
$16,425/mo
Connecticut median

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waterbury, Connecticut with 90 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
85.3
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 4, 1999
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Naugatuck Vly
Last Inspection
Dec 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
55.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Minimal Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Aug 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Aug 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Nov 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.85 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.23 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.94 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.1%
RN Turnover
53.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BUCKS HILL PARENT LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2015
BUCKS HILL REALTY LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2015
SCHWARTZ, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
RAAD, MARCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
SCHWARTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
WAGNER, KRISTAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2015
BUCKS HILL PARENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2015
BUCKS HILL REALTY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2015
RAAD, MARCADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
STERN, ARYEHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
WAGNER, KRISTAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 27, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill and nearby alternatives.

All Connecticut facilities
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill
Waterbury, CTCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC
Waterbury, CT3.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Apple Rehab Watertown
Watertown, CT3.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $25,058
Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center
Waterbury, CT4.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Plymouth, CT5.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Complete Care at Middlebury
Middlebury, CT6.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
Livewell Connecticut
Plantsville, CT6.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill
Waterbury, CT · Current facility
—4/53/52/5None recorded
Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC
Waterbury, CT
3.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Apple Rehab Watertown
Watertown, CT
3.8 mi4/54/53/5$25,058
Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center
Waterbury, CT
4.2 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Plymouth, CT
5.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Complete Care at Middlebury
Middlebury, CT
6.0 mi5/55/53/5$12,735
Livewell Connecticut
Plantsville, CT
6.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Connecticut is $15,341/month for a semi-private room and $16,425/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill had any health inspection violations?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 6, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill provides 3.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, 0.92 LPN hours, and 1.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.1%.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill have?▾
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill has 90 certified beds with an average of 85.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Connecticut, including 2 in Waterbury. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill?▾
On Google Maps, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 329 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

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