Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows
Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows – Medicare Certified Since 1990
Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Woodbridge, Connecticut. This facility has been serving the community for 36 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 90 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 94% (averaging 85 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.55 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (1.98 hours from CNAs, 0.92 hours from LPNs, 0.65 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.06 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows has an overall quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 4 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in WOODBRIDGE
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Thank you so much for your professional & compassionate care! As a family, we were pleasantly surprised at the facility, its cleanliness & the overall friendly environment. We would highly recommend you, most importantly the Long Hill unit. My mother felt safe & cared for at all times. Thank you, again!
I am extremely disappointed and heartbroken with the care my grandmother received at this facility. When I arrived, she was non-responsive, no nurse was present, and they asked us to leave the room because they were ‘changing her’. They only decided to call 911 after I got there. The EMTs who picked her up said that none of the nurses were in the room, and they didn’t have her medical history or chart available. Horrible staffing and lack of attention contributed to her passing — she passed away just one hour later at the hospital. Families entrust this facility with their loved ones, and this level of care is unacceptable
I had a fantastic experience at Autumn Lake Healthcare at The Willows in Woodbridge, CT. The Aides, Nurses, and many other professionals took care of my every need with kindness, warmth, and constant encouragement. The level of compassion they showed truly made my stay more comfortable. A special thanks to the incredible Physical Therapists, whose expertise and patience guided me from being confined to a wheelchair to walking independently with a walker. Their dedication and skill made all the difference in my recovery. The Willows is fortunate to have such a remarkable team. Thank you again, Linda - 104B
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My poor grandma has no choice but to be "cared" for here currently. Visiting hours are not posted, though after finally speaking to someone 2 days later they are 8am-8pm- and staff would say that doors are locked after 6pm but someone will buzz you in- after waiting 15 minutes bell after bell? Can't even reach a person by phone! Its disgusting. Her clothes have vanished, which is the primary reason for my visit as I live far from her. Constant disappointment with this establishment and its really disgusting that not only can I not bring my grandma clothes because of my work schedule, but in a week they'd be gone anyway despite her name on tags and seams and everything in between. Truly gross that this is supposed to be a place that cares. I pray she makes it out of here alive. When I finally got ahold of a woman this evening, she hung up in my face after asking me "what do you want me to do about it?" when i tried explaining that I stood there with no help for 15 minutes. I want you people to be mindful of those that are throwing thousands in your face. Its disturbing how obviously little they care. These people do not care about your loved ones nor about you. Absolutely disgusting behavior from adults.
My mom was there for short term rehab after a fall. The only positive part of the experience was the physical therapy team. They were great! The nurses, the staff (managers included) were uncaring and not attentive. They all say the patients are well taken care of but this is the fourth facility my mother has been too and it is the worse one. Do not put your loved ones here!!
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