Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Branford, CT
ALM Inspection Grade C+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 79 / 100, a C+ — 4 points below the Connecticut average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills

Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Branford, CT
ALM Inspection Grade C+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 79 / 100, a C+ — 4 points below the Connecticut average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care in Branford, CT. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Long-term skilled nursing supports ongoing care, while short-term rehabilitation serves residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

Memory care provides supervised care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The community has 190 beds, placing it among larger nursing homes with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than smaller homes.

Therapeutic and rehab services allow residents to receive rehabilitation at the community, while wound care and IV therapy address specialized clinical needs on site. Private rooms start at $568 per day, and semi-private rooms start at $528 per day, with the daily rate varying by room arrangement.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to fund care directly.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. An in-house pharmacy supports medication services within the community, and therapeutic diet and nutrition services address residents whose care requires dietary support.

With Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Parkinson’s disease services, and caregiver respite, the community may be a potential fit for someone who needs nursing care alongside specialized support or a short-term stay.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 33.6% Below CT avg. ▼ 33.6% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 27.1% Below CT avg. ▼ 27.1% Below CT avg.CT average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 2.9% Below CT avg. ▼ 2.9% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 19.4% Below CT avg. ▼ 19.4% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 60 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 3% · CT 4h 0mThis facility: 3h 52m per resident per day, 3% below the Connecticut average of 4h 0m (among Connecticut facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #26 / 60Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 60 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Connecticut average, with a ranking across 60 Connecticut facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 52m

Standout metric: Certified nursing assistant is +6% above Connecticut average

3 of 6 metrics below Connecticut average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant7717525237,72691100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse259512012,43091100%7.9
Registered Nurse1017277,09891100%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist9092,0858492%6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0331,4436976%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,3509099%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0771,2497785%6.9
Qualified Social Worker0661,1516875%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker4041,0506774%7.5
Dietitian2029867178%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide1457906571%7.2
RN Director of Nursing2027666976%8.2
Occupational Therapy Aide0556986268%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0555316066%6.9
Administrator1014776268%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014485965%7.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant011401112%3.6
Medical Director011301516%2
252 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
120 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
27 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 92%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 190 Rank #11 / 68Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 11th out of 68 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #47 / 56Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 47th out of 56 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #59 / 76Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 59th out of 76 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
17 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #17 / 64Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 17th out of 64 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
93.7% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 178 residents and 190 beds. Source: state inspection report (Dec 2025)

Higher than the Connecticut average: 86%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
79 days

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Private Room
$568/Day

License Details

Facility TypeChronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2022
License Number2470

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior LivingU.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Certifications & Programs

Yale preferred provider — YaleA preferred-provider agreement with Yale New Haven Health System means the facility is among providers Yale may select for referrals or post-hospital care, supporting care coordination.
Complex Wound ProgramA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Languages Spoken

Filipino German Hebrew Indian Italian Jamaican Japanese Polish Spanish Swedish

Staff Details (State Data)

Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
14 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
22 FTE
Nursing Assistant
70 FTE
Recreation
4 FTE
Social Services
2 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
1 FTE
Physical Therapy
7 FTE
Occupational Therapy
6 FTE
Speech Therapy
2 FTE
Dietary
15 FTE
Other Staff
9 FTE

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

4 services
Short-Term Rehab
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy

Staffing & Medical

7 services
Therapeutic Diet and Nutrition Counseling
IV Antibiotic Therapy
After-Hours and On-Call Pharmacy Services
In-House Pharmacy
Therapeutic Diet and Nutrition
Wound Care & IV Therapy
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Parkinson's Disease Care

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Discharge Planning
Case Management
Housekeeping
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Therapeutic Recreation
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationNo Affiliation
Religious ServicesAll Denominations, Baptist, Catholic, Chaplain Service, Christian Science, Congregational, Episcopal, Jewish, Lutheran, Protestant

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Private Room

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Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2020 · 6 years of data · Last health inspection May 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

79 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

4 points below the Connecticut average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Typical

105 severity-weighted points (42 deficiencies) · 49% higher than the typical CMS-certified CT facility (median: 70)

Enforcement Typical

1 enforcement action · above the typical CMS-certified CT facility (median: 0) · $8,021 in fines

Persistence Typical

39 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified CT facility (median: 40)

Inspection grade: 79 out of 100, letter grade C+.
Total health inspections
10 ↑ 33% · CT 7.5This facility: 10, 33% above the CT average of 7.5 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
42 Rank #45 / 63Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 45th out of 63 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Connecticut State average, with a ranking across all 63 CT facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 11% · CT 37.7This facility: 42, 11% above the CT average of 37.7 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.2 Rank #20 / 63Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 20th out of 63 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Connecticut mean across 63 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 20% · CT 5.27This facility: 4.2, 20% below the CT average of 5.27 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 42 of 42 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 42 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
1 ↑ 150% · CT 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the CT average of 0.4 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
1 ≈ 0% · CT 1This facility: 1, level with the CT average of 1 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
37 ↑ 10% · CT 33.6This facility: 37, 10% above the CT average of 33.6 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
3 ↑ 7% · CT 2.8This facility: 3, 7% above the CT average of 2.8 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: May 19, 2026 · 1 citation (Abuse/Neglect, serious), corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 19 of 42 citations · 8 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
May 19, 2026 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Feb 05, 2026 15 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Corrected
Aug 25, 2025 3 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning minor citation Corrected
Oct 02, 2024 3 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Aug 30, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Jul 24, 2024 2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Jun 05, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Apr 22, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Dec 06, 2022 14 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Jan 27, 2020 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 42 citations
Quality of Life & Care 19 deficiencies (45%)
Resident Rights 7 deficiencies (17%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 5 deficiencies (12%)
Nutrition & Dietary 3 deficiencies (7%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 3 deficiencies (7%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (5%)
Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (5%)
Administration 1 deficiency (2%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

30 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 12 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Latest: Jul 24, 2024 · $8,021 civil money penalty

1 fine
Jul 24, 2024 · $8,021 civil money penalty
Total fines
$8,021 ↓ 80% · CT $40KThis facility: $8,021, 80% below the Connecticut average of $39,861. Average among the 109 Connecticut facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #37 / 64Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 37th out of 64 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Connecticut average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 64 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
1 ↓ 39% · CT 1.63This facility: 1, 39% below the Connecticut average of 1.63. Average among the 109 Connecticut facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 CT avg 0.12Connecticut average: 0.12. Average among the 109 Connecticut facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Connecticut average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 3 / 5 Average ↓ 10% · CT 3.4This facility: 3.0, 10% below the CT average of 3.4 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 3 / 5 Average ↓ 12% · CT 3.4This facility: 3.0, 12% below the CT average of 3.4 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 12.3 Score · lower is better ↑ 33% · CT 9.3This facility: 12.3, 33% above the CT average of 9.3 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 22.5 Score · lower is better ↑ 19% · CT 18.9This facility: 22.5, 19% above the CT average of 18.9 (among CT facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 3 better, 7 worse, 3 near CT average

8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 59 Connecticut nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Profitable on care

15.8% operating margin

+5.4 pts vs prior year

Positive margin in 6 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $4.8M after other income.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most Connecticut homes

36.7% payroll share of revenue

CT average 66.2%Rank #52 / 59Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 52nd out of 59 nursing homes we track in Connecticut for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Connecticut average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $1.8M while revenue rose $3.5M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
186 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 36 · 19%
Medicaid 101 · 54%
Private pay & other 49 · 26%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 - 2 months Medicaid 3 years Private pay & other 1 - 2 months

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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Connecticut average is: 66.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Regency House Of Wallingford I ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Wallingford (Wallingford Center)
130
Facility 130
CT AVG 128
Rank #30 / 68
A+
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
CT AVG 86%
Rank #8 / 64
+11%
3.49
Facility 3.49
CT AVG 4.00
Rank #42 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -29%-13%
$0
Facility $0
CT AVG $40.0k
Rank #1 / 64
16
Facility 16
CT AVG 37.7
Rank #5 / 63
4.0
Facility 4.0
CT AVG 5.3
Rank #16 / 63
-124-
39
Facility 39
CT AVG 38
Rank #30 / 76
Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust
$20.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $20.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG $19.8M
Rank #21 / 59
$11.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG $11.1M
Rank #19 / 59
55%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 55%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG 66.2%
Rank #41 / 59
075261
Bradley Home & Pavilion ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
RESC
RC
SNF
Meriden
30
Facility 30
CT AVG 128
Rank #65 / 68
?
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
CT AVG 86%
Rank #11 / 64
+10%
4.57
Facility 4.57
CT AVG 4.00
Rank #17 / 60
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +22%+14%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
CT AVG $40.0k
Rank #38 / 64
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 37.7
Rank #15 / 63
4.6
Facility 4.6
CT AVG 5.3
Rank #35 / 63
128-
56
Facility 56
CT AVG 38
Rank #20 / 76
The Bradley Home
$6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG $19.8M
Rank #57 / 59
$4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG $11.1M
Rank #50 / 59
73.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 73.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG 66.2%
Rank #8 / 59
075439
The Suffield House ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
Suffield
128
Facility 128
CT AVG 128
Rank #31 / 68
A+
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
CT AVG 86%
Rank #2 / 64
+12%
3.64
Facility 3.64
CT AVG 4.00
Rank #39 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -73%-9%
$0
Facility $0
CT AVG $40.0k
Rank #1 / 64
23
Facility 23
CT AVG 37.7
Rank #15 / 63
2.9
Facility 2.9
CT AVG 5.3
Rank #6 / 63
1124-
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 38
Rank #76 / 76
Suffield Snf Operations Holdings LLC$18.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$11.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.62.7%*Fiscal year ending 12/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.075347
Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Branford
190
Facility 190
CT AVG 128
Rank #11 / 68
C+
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
CT AVG 86%
Rank #17 / 64
+9%
3.87
Facility 3.87
CT AVG 4.00
Rank #26 / 60
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -48%-3%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
CT AVG $40.0k
Rank #37 / 64
42
Facility 42
CT AVG 37.7
Rank #45 / 63
4.2
Facility 4.2
CT AVG 5.3
Rank #20 / 63
2178-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 38
Rank #59 / 76
Akiva Fried
$29.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $29.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CT AVG $19.8M
Rank #9 / 59
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CT AVG $11.1M
Rank #24 / 59
36.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 36.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CT AVG 66.2%
Rank #52 / 59
075296
Connecticut Baptist Homes ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
RESC
SNF
Meriden
60
Facility 60
CT AVG 128
Rank #55 / 68
C+
97.7%
Facility 97.7%
CT AVG 86%
Rank #1 / 64
+14%
4.27
Facility 4.27
CT AVG 4.00
Rank #20 / 60
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -5%+7%
$59.3k
Facility $59.3k
CT AVG $40.0k
Rank #57 / 64
20
Facility 20
CT AVG 37.7
Rank #11 / 63
5.0
Facility 5.0
CT AVG 5.3
Rank #38 / 63
359-
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 38
Rank #62 / 76
Frank Amazeen
$6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG $19.8M
Rank #56 / 59
$4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG $11.1M
Rank #51 / 59
71.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 71.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
CT AVG 66.2%
Rank #10 / 59
075352

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Connecticut

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills is in Branford, Connecticut. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support, including qualifying residential-care homes

State Supplement for the Aged, Blind or Disabled

Connecticut State Supplement Cash Assistance

Income limit
DSS compares income with allowable needs. Boarding-home and residential-care-home costs receive separate consideration; do not treat a general income screen as a universal housing cap.
Asset limit
Countable assets may not exceed $1,600 for a single person or $2,400 for a married couple.

Eligibility

General
Cash assistance for Connecticut residents age 65+ or qualifying blind/disabled adults with income to supplement. It can assist with eligible living expenses, including qualifying boarding homes and residential care homes.
CT specifics
DSS determines the award and eligible housing costs.

What it provides

  • State-funded cash supplement for eligible living expenses; including qualifying boarding-home or residential-care-home costs. DSS determines the individual award; it is not a blanket payment for all assisted-living facilities.
In-home support

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Income limit
2026 · Medicaid-funded individual limit is $2,982/month. The state-funded program uses different eligibility and applied-income rules.
Asset limit
Medicaid-funded individual limit is $1,600. State-funded limits are $48,798 for a single person and $65,064 for a married couple in 2026.

Eligibility

General
Connecticut residents age 65+ with assessed home-care needs; Medicaid-funded and state-funded CHCPE have different eligibility and cost-sharing rules.
CT specifics
Needs assessment determines the pathway. State-funded participants generally contribute 3% of care cost; applied-income rules may add contributions above the applicable allowance.

What it provides

  • Assessed home-care services under an approved plan; no automatic daily personal-care or respite-hour entitlement.
Caregiver respite

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Eligibility

General
Connecticut residents with Alzheimer disease or a related dementia whose caregivers need respite and who meet program screening rules.
CT specifics
A care plan determines agency-based or self-directed respite; availability depends on assessment and funds.

What it provides

  • Respite assistance up to $7,500/year based on assessed need and funding; not an automatic payment of the maximum.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
2026 · Effective March 1 2026, monthly gross limits (single/couple): QMB $2,807/$3,806; SLMB $3,073/$4,166; ALMB $3,272/$4,437.
Asset limit
Connecticut does not apply an MSP asset test.

Eligibility

General
Connecticut Medicare beneficiaries who meet the applicable QMB, SLMB or ALMB eligibility conditions.
CT specifics
ALMB is funding-limited and is not available with Medicaid; category eligibility is determined by DSS.

What it provides

  • QMB pays covered Medicare premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and ALMB pay the Part B premium.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What languages are spoken at Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills?
The team at Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills speaks Filipino, German, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Jamaican, Japanese, Polish, Spanish, and Swedish.
02 Is Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills in a walkable area?
Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 What is the license number of Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills?
According to CT state health department records, Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills's license number is 2470.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills?
Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills's occupancy is 93.7%.
05 How long has Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills been in business?
Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills?
No, Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills has a no-pet policy.
07 What is the best email address for Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills?
The team at Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills can be reached at info@arkbranfordhills.com.