Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governor's Ho
36 Firetown Rd · Simsbury, CT · 06070 · 8606581018
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,039 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075338 · certified since July 25, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.