ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT BRANFORD HILLS
189 ALPS ROAD, BRANFORD, CT 06405 · CCN 075296
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 190
- Avg residents/day
- 177.1
- Phone
- 2034816221
Inspection history vs Connecticut & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Connecticut avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022-12-06 | 17 | 13.3 | 9.5 | +3.7 worse |
| 2 | 2020-01-27 | 9 | 13.2 | 9.8 | -4.2 better |
| 3 | 2018-12-17 | 4 | 8.6 | 9.3 | -4.6 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.58 | 55.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.74 | 42.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.61 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $8,021
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (30)1 immediate jeopardy
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-08-25 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-25 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-08-25 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-09-09
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0758Implement 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.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2020-01-27 · Health · corrected 2020-03-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2018-12-17 · Health · corrected 2019-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2018-12-17 · Health · corrected 2019-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEIN, ALLEN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2022-06-30 |
| SODDEN, AARON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | 2022-06-30 |
| WIESEL, ALLAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | 2022-06-30 |
| FRIED, AKIVA | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | 2022-06-30 |
| STEIN, ALLEN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-06-30 |
| SODDEN, AARON | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2022-06-30 |
| WIESEL, ALLAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-06-30 |
| FRIED, AKIVA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-06-30 |
| SODDEN, AARON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-06-30 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.