Cycle 1
Health 2022-12-06 · Fire 2022-12-06
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Branford, CT
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,021 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
189 Alps Road, Branford, CT
(203) 481-6221
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
190
Certified beds
Average residents
177
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1980-04-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.74
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.65
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.19
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
42%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.1
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.5
1.1 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 65.9% |
87.5%
21.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
27.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.2% |
93.5%
0.7 pts better
|
95.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.0% |
3.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.4% |
17.1%
8.7 pts better
|
11.4%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.0% |
6.4%
0.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.6% |
17.3%
7.7 pts better
|
19.6%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.1% |
19.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.7% |
18.1%
3.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.6% |
18.4%
3.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
0.9%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.8% |
1.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.2% |
24.8%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
4.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.5% |
70.5%
20 pts better
|
81.7%
8.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.8% |
11.1%
5.3 pts better
|
12.0%
6.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.0% |
69.7%
21.3 pts better
|
79.7%
11.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.4% |
25.0%
2.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2020-01-27 · Fire 2020-01-27
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2018-12-17 · Fire 2018-12-17
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-27
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2020-02-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-27
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-25
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-25
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-10-03
B · Minimal harm
2025-08-25
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-03
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-02
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-30
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-24
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-24
F770 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-19
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-29
B · Minimal harm
2023-07-19
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-27
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2020-03-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-12-17
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-12-17
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-01-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,021
2024-07-24
Fine
Fine · fine $8,021
Fine
Ownership
Stein, Allen
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Fried, Akiva
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Sodden, Aaron
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Wiesel, Allan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Fried, Akiva
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sodden, Aaron
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sodden, Aaron
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Stein, Allen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wiesel, Allan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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