Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-30 · Fire 2025-12-30
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Simsbury, CT
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governor's Ho
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $16,039 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
36 Firetown Rd, Simsbury, CT
(860) 658-1018
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
70
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-07-25
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.89
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.11
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.24
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
64%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
2.1
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.5
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.5% |
87.5%
2 pts better
|
93.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.7% |
93.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.3% |
3.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.5% |
17.1%
15.6 pts better
|
11.4%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.2% |
6.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.6% |
17.3%
6.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.7% |
19.4%
3.7 pts better
|
16.7%
1 pts better
|
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 | 20.8% |
18.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.9% |
18.4%
6.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
10 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.2% |
24.8%
7.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% |
4.4%
0.7 pts better
|
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 65.5% |
70.5%
5 pts worse
|
81.7%
16.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.7% |
11.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 60.0% |
69.7%
9.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
19.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.6% |
25.0%
7.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
8.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-13 · Fire 2024-03-13
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-12-07 · Fire 2021-12-07
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-01-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2022-03-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-03-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-03-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2022-03-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-03-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-03-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-03-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K344 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2022-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2022-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-03-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2026-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
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 2026-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
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 2026-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-30
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-02-10
B · Minimal harm
2025-12-30
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-05
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
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 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-23
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 2024-05-10
G · Actual harm
2024-03-13
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-04-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
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 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
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 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
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 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F940 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-13
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-04-26
C · Minimal harm
2024-03-13
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-26
C · Minimal harm
2024-03-13
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-04-26
C · Minimal harm
2024-03-13
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-04-26
C · Minimal harm
2024-03-13
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
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 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
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 2022-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
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 2022-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
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 2022-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-07
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 2022-01-18
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$16,039
2024-03-13
Fine
Fine · fine $16,039
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
Fried, Akiva
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Sodden, Aaron
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sodden, Aaron
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Stein, Allen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stein, Allen
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Wiesel, Allan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wiesel, Allan
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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