Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills
Branford, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075296) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,021
Phone: (203) 481-6221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0 percent.
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,021.00, and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills is a nursing home in Branford, Connecticut (South Central CT county), certified for 190 beds with an average of 181 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been certified since April 24, 1980. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.75, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine on this facility's record, totaling $8,021.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months according to CMS data, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with 54.0% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,021.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 190 beds with an average of 181 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a For profit - Limited Liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 24, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 2034816221 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2034816221 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075296?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.