Evergreen Woods
88 Notch Hill Road · North Branford, CT · 06471 · 2034888000
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Senior Living Communities Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 28, 2021
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 28, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075362 · certified since October 16, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.