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Evergreen Woods
88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06471
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 50 beds, Evergreen Woods serves North Branford in South Central Ct County, Connecticut and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 9, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 30.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (1.7 RN), above the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 56.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | South Central Ct Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 39 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.0 | 38.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.3% | 39.8% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,021 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 191 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Sep 2025, 22 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | 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 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2021 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.3%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.9% | 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 | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Evergreen Woods Retirement Llc. Chain: Senior Living Communities (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Living Commuities LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2016 |
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2025 |
| Senior Living Commuities LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2016 |
| Maxwell Group, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2025 |
| Nhi-Reit of Evergreen LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in South Central Ct County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes Center | New Haven | 114 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 19.3 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center | Milford | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17.5 | $19K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At the Willows | Woodbridge | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 27.8 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Civita Care Center At West River | Milford | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Guilford House, The | Guilford | 75 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 44.0 | $9K | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Leeway, Inc | New Haven | 30 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 76.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | East Haven | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 37.8 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Hamden | 153 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 24.2 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
All 23 facilities in South Central Ct County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Evergreen Woods been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Evergreen Woods been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Evergreen Woods compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Evergreen Woods?
It is part of the Senior Living Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Senior Living Commuities LLC, Maxwell Group, Inc. and Senior Living Commuities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Evergreen Woods last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.