ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS — Nursing Home in BRANFORD, CT
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 190 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 180.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 075296 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.81 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.68 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 25, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 25, 2025
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level B)Corrected — October 3, 2025
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills is a 190-bed nursing home in Branford, Connecticut. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, below the Connecticut average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The recent inspection did note several care-related problems but none were rated as severe, which suggests the facility is addressing issues without major safety failures. You should ask what specific steps and monitoring they’ve put in place since the survey to improve care planning and clinical oversight (wound care, timely notifications, pharmacy services, and medical record practices).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS Medicare and Medicaid certified?
ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS's CMS star rating?
ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS?
ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS reports 3.81156 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS have?
ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS has 190 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- WHISPERING PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 3/5 — 0.9 mi
- APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS — 1/5 — 2.2 mi
- NEW HAVEN CENTER FOR NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC — 1/5 — 3.5 mi
- MARY WADE HOME, THE INCORPORATED — 3/5 — 4.1 mi
- LEEWAY, INC — 5/5 — 5.0 mi
- APPLE REHAB WEST HAVEN — 1/5 — 5.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.