Stamford Senior AdvisorNotre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. is a 60-bed licensed nursing home at 76 West Rocks Road in Norwalk, Connecticut, holding DPH license CCNH.000286C. CMS gives Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on CMS data as of October 1, 2026.
How does CMS rate Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. in Norwalk, CT?
CMS gives Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; its health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4, each out of 5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall rating (CMS) | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating (CMS) | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures rating (CMS) | 4 of 5 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Operator chain (CMS) | Not part of a listed chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | October 1, 1991 |
| Connecticut license (DPH) | CCNH.000286C, Active, expires 12/31/2027 |
What daily rates has Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. reported to the state?
Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. reported a private-room rate of $465 a day and a semi-private rate of $435 to DPH's 2025 Nursing Facility Registry, against a Fairfield County median of $616 for a private room.
| DPH registry item | Value |
|---|---|
| Licensed beds (DPH) | 60 |
| Residents on the registry date | 53 (88% of licensed beds) |
| Private room, per day | $465.00 |
| Semi-private room, per day | $435.00 |
| Residents paid by Medicaid (incl. pending) | 70% |
| Residents paid by Medicare (traditional + Advantage) | 6% |
| Residents paying privately, no insurance | 25% |
About 70% of residents were covered or pending under Medicaid, close to the county median of 70%, which says a lot about whether a resident can stay after private funds run out. Registry rates are what the facility reported for private payers; Medicaid and Medicare pay their own rates.
What deficiencies has CMS recorded at Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc.?
CMS's most recent standard health inspection of Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. is dated April 21, 2026 and recorded 15 health deficiencies (14 from the standard survey and 1 from complaint investigations).
The prior cycle (standard survey August 27, 2024) recorded 7 deficiencies, and infection-control inspections produced 0 citations. The Fairfield County median for the latest cycle is 11, so Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. sits above the local middle.
CMS reports 1 fine totaling $8,278 and 0 payment denials in its three-year window.
What do staffing and turnover look like at Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc.?
CMS's staffing data credits Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. with 4.45 nurse hours per resident day, higher than the Fairfield County median of 3.96; RN time is 1.02 hours, higher than the Fairfield County median of 0.56.
Weekend staffing runs 3.87 hours per resident per day. Turnover is not reported.
What is the resident mix at Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc.?
On DPH's 2025 registry date Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. cared for 53 residents: 29 aged 85 or older and 0 younger than 65.
41 residents were women and 12 men. Most residents are older adults, which is typical for long-stay nursing homes in the county.
Which nursing homes are closest to Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc.?
With 60 licensed beds it is smaller than the county median of 128; the closest other certified home is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk in Norwalk, about 0.6 miles away in a straight line, rated 3 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility / agency | Miles away | CMS overall rating | Private room, per day (DPH) | Residents on Medicaid | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk 34 Midrocks Dr, 06851 | 0.6 | 3 of 5 | $725 | 64% | 14 |
| Norwalk Care Center 23 Prospect Avenue, 06850 | 1.4 | 2 of 5 | $695 | 80% | 10 |
| Waveny Care Center Inc 3 Farm Road, 06840 | 4.2 | 5 of 5 | $675 | 34% | 7 |
| Wilton Meadows Health Care Center 439 Danbury Road, Rt 7, 06897 | 5.9 | 3 of 5 | $616 | 70% | 9 |
| Southport Center for Nursing & Rehab 930 Mill Hill Terrace, 06890 | 6.6 | 3 of 5 | $525 | 97% | 16 |
Where is Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. and what else is on its campus?
Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. sits in Norwalk; the nearest acute-care hospital in CMS's hospital data is Norwalk Hospital, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
The next closest is Stamford Hospital at about 7.8 miles; distances are straight lines, not drive times.
What should we ask on a tour of Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc.?
Its public data points to specific questions: ask to see the plan of correction for the 15 deficiencies cited on April 21, 2026, and what changed afterward.
- Ask what the $8,278 in CMS fines were for and whether the issue is resolved.
- At about 88% occupancy on the registry date, ask which units have openings and why.
- CMS records a resident council here; ask when it meets and whether families can attend.
- If HUSKY C (Medicaid) may pay later, confirm Notre Dame Convalescent Homes Inc. keeps Medicaid residents who convert from private pay, and how the $75 monthly personal needs allowance is handled.
