Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Respite Care · Connecticut, CT
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Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Respite Care · Connecticut, CT
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.
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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 is a top-rated nursing home in Branford, CT, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide older adults with a home away from home, ensuring they are cared for like family. An in-house pharmacy, caregiver respite, and therapeutic diet and nutrition are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its personalized care, this 190-bed nursing home ensures older adults’ healthcare needs are met.

Recreational activities dedicated to enhancing residents’ holistic well-being are provided to ensure they can maintain an active lifestyle. Serene walking paths and beautifully landscaped outdoors also accompany residents, ensuring their relaxation and peace of mind. Set in the tree-lined residential area of Branford, the community ensures residents have a laid-back lifestyle. This nursing home is highly recognized in Connecticut, especially with its exceptional care and top-notch amenities.

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.
At CT avg. At 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.
▲ 7.3% Above CT avg. ▲ 7.3% Above CT avg.CT average: 2.8Click 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.
▼ 7.5% Below CT avg. ▼ 7.5% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.2Click 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.
▼ 14.7% Below CT avg. ▼ 14.7% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Connecticut state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 29th out of 67 homes 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.
3h 48m per day
Rank #29 / 67Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 67 homes in Connecticut. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Connecticut average, with a ranking across 67 Connecticut facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Connecticut avg (3h 58m per day)
vs Connecticut avg
-4%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +4% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 41m per day ■ Avg State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 44m per day ▼ 13% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 23m per day ▲ 4% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 24m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▼ 33% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 25m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
67 days
Bed community size
190-bed community Rank #15 / 123Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 123 homes in Connecticut. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #105 / 132Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 132 homes in Connecticut. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 17 / 100 Rank #221 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 221st out of 264 homes in Connecticut. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #20 / 72Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 72 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 72. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%
Occupied beds
178 / 190
Average occupied beds in Connecticut homes 102 beds

Awards

Ranked among America’s Best Nursing Homes

License Details

Facility TypeChronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2022
ExpirationMarch 31, 2026 Expired
License Number2470

Room costs

Private Room (18 rooms) $568 per day
Semi-Private Room (86 rooms) $528 per day

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Filipino German Hebrew Indian Italian Jamaican Japanese Polish Spanish Swedish

Staff Composition (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

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Long Term Skilled Nursing Care
Short Term Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsTherapeutic and Rehab Services, In-House Pharmacy, Therapeutic Diet and Nutrition, Wound Care & IV Therapy, Caregiver Respite, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Parkinson’s Disease, Discharge Planning, Nursing, Seating Program, Activities of Daily Living Program, Therapeutic Recreation
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Inspection History

In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 65 deficiencies 16 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Connecticut state average
Overall vs. CT average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Connecticut average:
• Total deficiencies (242% above)
• Deficiencies per year (238% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (173% above)
• Total inspections (23% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection December 12, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6519 This facility has 242% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut nursing home (65 vs. CT avg 19).↑ 242% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 8.12.4 This facility has 238% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut nursing home (8.1 vs. CT avg 2.4).↑ 238% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.11.5 This facility has 173% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut nursing home (4.1 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 173% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCT Averagevs. CT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1613 This facility has 23% more total inspections than a typical Connecticut nursing home (16 vs. CT avg 13).↑ 23% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 12, 2025 monitoring visit found violations related to complaint #2579104, confirming unresolved regulatory deficiencies.
  • August 25, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated multiple medication administration failures, including missed insulin doses and lack of provider notification.
  • October 2, 2024 complaint investigation identified Immediate Jeopardy due to failure to supervise Resident #1, inadequate care planning, and failure to notify family and APRN about a wander guard.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018
Total health inspections 8

Connecticut average 5.7


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
25 Rank #28 / 69Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 69 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Connecticut State average, with a ranking across all 69 CT facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Connecticut average 32

Citations per inspection
3.12 Rank #7 / 69Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 69 homes in Connecticut. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Connecticut mean across 69 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Connecticut average 5.82


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

16 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 25 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

0 critical citations Connecticut average: 0.3

0 serious citations Connecticut average: 0.7

24 moderate citations Connecticut average: 28.8

1 minor citation Connecticut average: 2.3
Citations history (last 8 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 25, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning minor citation Aug 25, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 30, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 514
Employees 128
Contractors 386
Staff to resident ratio 3.59 : 1
93% more staff per resident than Connecticut average
Connecticut average ratio: 1.86 : 1 Connecticut average ratio: 1.86 : 1See full Connecticut ranking
Avg staff/day 101
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 7.5 hours Connecticut average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Connecticut ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 72,671

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 31 total: 12 full-time employees and 19 contractors. 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 118 total: 22 full-time employees and 96 contractors. 118
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 302 total: 68 full-time employees and 234 contractors. 302
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

42.7%

31,053 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 234 Licensed Practical Nurse: 96 Registered Nurse: 19 Occupational Therapy Aide: 10 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6823430238,76692100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse229611811,16492100%8
Registered Nurse1219317,81892100%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist100102,9768289%7
Physical Therapy Assistant0551,9447784%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0551,5737177%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker3031,2016672%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,0938693%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide1341,0876975%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0559256874%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0779077885%6.4
Dietitian4048617885%7.4
RN Director of Nursing2026916975%7.7
Occupational Therapy Aide010106756065%6.8
Administrator2024886672%7.4
Nurse Practitioner1014365964%7.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011401011%4
Medical Director011281516%1.9
302 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
118 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
31 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 89%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 84%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 77%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 72%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 93%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 85%
4 Dietitian
% of Days 85%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 75%
10 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
2 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 11%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 16%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $8K Rank #41 / 69Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 69 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Connecticut average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 69 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82% lower than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: $44K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
Connecticut average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jul 24, 2024 · $8K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 24, 2024
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.5
30% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.7
31% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Connecticut avg: 3.4 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.4%
24% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.1%
41% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 19.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 32.6%
31% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5%
59% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
21% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.0%
76% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.9%
6% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.8%
35% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.4%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 61.1%
30% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.2%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.66
27% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.42
73% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.53

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Connecticut avg: 3.4 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.4%
28% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
42% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.0%
30% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.4%
10% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 25.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 5.8%
48% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 11.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.2%
58% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 44.3%
17% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 64.1%
27% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 15 days

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 143
Medicare
14
9.8% of residents
Medicaid
90
62.9% of residents
Private pay or other
39
27.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$26.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.7M
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$26.4M Rank #14 / 73Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 73 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Connecticut average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.7M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$143.2K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #17 / 73Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 73 homes in Connecticut. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.1M 34.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #50 / 73Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 73 homes in Connecticut. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Connecticut average. Well-run Connecticut facilities typically land around 51–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Connecticut that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$14.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$23.7M

What does this home offer?

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Rehabilitative Support

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

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

Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 15 days.

Admissions
841 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 64%
Medicaid 5%
Discharges
825 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 31%
Private pay 62%
Medicaid 8%

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B-Ix Edgehill LLC
$42.8M
Facility $42.8M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #6 / 73
$14.9M
Facility $14.9M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #12 / 73
34.8%
Facility 34.8%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #69 / 73
75421
Regency House Of Wallingford I
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Wallingford (Wallingford Center)
130
Facility 130
CT AVG 111
Rank #39 / 123
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #18 / 72
+12%
3.47
Facility 3.47
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #49 / 67
-1%-13%
$0
Facility $0
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #1 / 69
13
Facility 13
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #7 / 69
4.3
Facility 4.3
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #17 / 69
-125-
39
Facility 39
CT AVG 47
Rank #161 / 264
Barry Bokow 2012 Family Trust
$19.4M
Facility $19.4M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #23 / 73
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #26 / 73
53%
Facility 53%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #57 / 73
75261
River Glen Health Care Center
NH
Southbury (South Britain Road)
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 111
Rank #46 / 123
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #36 / 72
+6%
3.60
Facility 3.60
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #44 / 67
-41%-9%
$0
Facility $0
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #1 / 69
19
Facility 19
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #17 / 69
6.3
Facility 6.3
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #47 / 69
1108-
35
Facility 35
CT AVG 47
Rank #175 / 264
Thci Company, LLC
$17.9M
Facility $17.9M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #24 / 73
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #38 / 73
62.8%
Facility 62.8%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #65 / 73
75241
Lutheran Home Of Southbury Inc
NH
AL
PC
RC
Southbury
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 111
Rank #46 / 123
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #2 / 72
+18%
4.81
Facility 4.81
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #14 / 67
+23%+21%
$0
Facility $0
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #1 / 69
20
Facility 20
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #18 / 69
5.0
Facility 5.0
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #28 / 69
-115-
3
Facility 3
CT AVG 47
Rank #260 / 264
Ascentria Care Alliance Inc
$16.8M
Facility $16.8M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #38 / 73
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #37 / 73
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #31 / 73
75371
Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills
NH
MC
RC
Branford (Alps Road)
190
Facility 190
CT AVG 111
Rank #15 / 123
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
CT AVG 84%
Rank #20 / 72
+12%
3.81
Facility 3.81
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #29 / 67
-44%-4%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #41 / 69
25
Facility 25
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #28 / 69
3.1
Facility 3.1
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #7 / 69
-177-
17
Facility 17
CT AVG 47
Rank #221 / 264
Akiva Fried
$26.4M
Facility $26.4M
CT AVG $19.0M
Rank #14 / 73
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
CT AVG $7.2M
Rank #17 / 73
34.6%
Facility 34.6%
CT AVG 42.4%
Rank #50 / 73
75296

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Connecticut

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills is located in Branford, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.
CT

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.
CT

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills

What neighborhood is Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills in?

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills is in the Alps Road neighborhood of Branford.

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.

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.

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.

When does Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills's license expires on March 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills?

Ark Healthcare and Rehab Branford Hills's occupancy is 94%.

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 [email protected].

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