Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills
189 Alps Road · Branford, CT · 06405 · 2034816221
190 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B February 5, 2026
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.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 24, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075296 · certified since April 24, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.