Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford HillsCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 189 Alps Road, Branford, CT 06405
- CCN
- 075296
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 190
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 181
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 19 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,021 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Connecticut (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | South Central Connecticut Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 23 homes in the planning region, 191 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Connecticut median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Feb 2026 | 19 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 6 Dec 2022 | 18 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | B | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0584 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 18 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jan 2020 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Connecticut median | Connecticut average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.75 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.46 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 54.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.0% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.7% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Abh Opco LLC
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | East Haven | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 17 Mar 2026 | |
| Apple Rehab Laurel Woods | East Haven | 2 of 5 | 9 | $64,555 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | New Haven | 1 of 5 | 31 | $61,814 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Mary Wade Home | New Haven | 1 of 5 | 19 | $20,144 | 25 Feb 2025 | |
| Leeway, Inc | New Haven | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 30 Dec 2025 | |
| Apple Rehab West Haven | West Haven | 1 of 5 | 24 | $26,685 | 20 Aug 2025 | |
| Advanced Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation | New Haven | 1 of 5 | 38 | $72,450 | 29 Jan 2025 | |
| Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation | North Haven | 2 of 5 | 11 | $10,033 | 24 Oct 2024 | |
| Grimes Center | New Haven | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Evergreen Woods | North Branford | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 4 Sep 2025 | |
| West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation | West Haven | 2 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 4 Jun 2025 | |
| Whitney Center | Hamden | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 4 Dec 2024 |
All 23 nursing homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills (CCN 075296). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ark-healthcare-rehabilitation-at-branford-hills-branford-ct-075296/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
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Questions
- When was Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 Dec 2022.
- Who operates Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Connecticut as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.