Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governors HouseCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 36 Firetown Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070
- CCN
- 075338
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 70
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 66
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governors House an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 30 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 1 fine of $16,039 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 | Capitol Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 65 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) | 30 Dec 2025 | 4 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Mar 2024 | 21 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 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 | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 21 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 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 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | C | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 13 Mar 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 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | 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 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2022 |
| 7 Dec 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
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 | 3.51 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.25 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 40.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 60.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
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 | 22.4% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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
- Governor's House Simsbury 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 Capitol Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean Health Center | Simsbury | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 30 Apr 2025 | |
| Caleb Hitchcock Health Center | Bloomfield | 2 of 5 | 10 | $47,216 | 25 Nov 2025 | |
| Seabury | Bloomfield | 5 of 5 | 9 | $28,105 | 21 Mar 2024 | |
| Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation | Bloomfield | 2 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 19 May 2025 | |
| Cherry Brook Health Care Center | Canton | 2 of 5 | 21 | $11,175 | 23 Dec 2024 | |
| Civita Care Meadowbrook | Granby | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 2 Dec 2025 | |
| Touchpoints at Bloomfield | Bloomfield | 4 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 21 Nov 2025 | |
| Apple Rehab Avon | Avon | 3 of 5 | 15 | $78,309 | 25 Nov 2025 | |
| Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation | West Hartford | 3 of 5 | 24 | $27,927 | 12 Jan 2026 | |
| Avon Health Center | Avon | 2 of 5 | 7 | $45,838 | 17 Mar 2026 | |
| Saint Mary Home | West Hartford | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 12 Nov 2024 | |
| Complete Care at Kimberly Hall North | Windsor | 1 of 5 | 17 | $13,065 | 19 Sep 2024 |
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 Governors House (CCN 075338). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ark-healthcare-rehabilitation-at-governors-house-simsbury-ct-075338/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
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Questions
- When was Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governors House last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Dec 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governors House?
- 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 Governors House 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.