Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 55/100. Located in Branford, Connecticut, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.
Staffing at Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills is near the national average, with 3.58 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Branford Hills, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.58 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 0.7 | Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.19 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.13 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.51 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0580 Severity DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Aug 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0755 Severity DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Aug 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Oct 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0580 Severity DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Oct 1, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0656 Severity DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Oct 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 5.0% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 21.1% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 2.8% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 21.6% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 6.0% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 31.2% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $8,021
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -0 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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