Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk sits back from the road at 34 Midrocks Drive in Norwalk, Connecticut, and you'll notice the quiet grounds with big trees and colorful courtyards all around, so folks who live there get a peaceful spot to recover or rest for the long-term, and the place has 150 beds, some used for short-term rehab and some for people staying full-time. The nursing home has a pretty good rating, 4.5 stars from about 60 reviews, and it's known for having a caring team that helps people with all sorts of needs, whether someone needs skilled nursing, memory care for dementia, hospice services, or more complex care like IVs or peritoneal dialysis, and you'll see they accept Medicare, Medicaid, most insurances, and private pay, because they try to help as many people as possible. They've got a private recovery wing with 30 beds, all with their own bathrooms and showers-every room has a flat-screen TV and there's even a private dining room-so folks can recover from surgeries or illness in more comfort than you usually find in typical nursing homes, and that wing is separate to help folks focus on getting better. The rehab program's pretty busy and runs seven days a week, and there's a fancy gym with all the new rehab equipment, so people can join physical, occupational, or speech therapy as part of their own recovery plan, and many come for short stays after a hospital visit and go back home once they're stronger. You'll find they also offer advanced care programs run by board-certified specialists right on site, and their team includes people focused on behavioral health and recovery, which isn't something every facility does as much. Some neighbors like that the place feels warm and lively, with indoor and outdoor spots for group activities or just relaxing, and the staff tries to keep everyone as active as possible, which helps with both body and mind so residents don't just sit by themselves. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk opened in 2014, and though it uses the Autumn Lake name, it's independently owned and managed, and it connects with a network of care centers in several states but handles all healthcare needs on its own. They also have a resident concierge program to make daily life feel a bit more like a stay at a nice hotel, offering hospitality and small extras, and the facility connects with health library resources and learning centers so people can get information or support about their health as they need it. The place has won some awards, including a five-star for nursing care, which helps folks feel confident that the care team is experienced, and with programs backed by state and federal funds like through HRSA-supported centers, anyone who comes by can expect comprehensive support for a wide range of needs.