Evergreen Woods

Evergreen Woods is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

Evergreen Woods is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

Evergreen Woods

88 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 View Map

Evergreen Woods is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

Evergreen Woods is an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut

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Overview of Evergreen Woods

Evergreen Woods is a stunning 88-acre senior living community located near the charming downtown of New Haven. Their luxurious one, two, and three-bedroom villa apartments are tailored to meet the individual needs and preferences of residents. They provide a wide range of services including assisted living, skilled nursing, independent living, and rehab. Additionally, their partnership with Broad River Rehab helps them deliver top-notch outcomes in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The community is set in a private and exclusive neighborhood, with access to a wide variety of cultural experiences, stunning beaches, and shopping and entertainment options.

One of the highlights of Evergreen Woods is the exceptional culinary menu which is prepared by executive chefs with daily specials. They also have a full-time assisted living activities director who crafts events and programs that are tailored to help residents achieve optimal wellness. Residents can enjoy afternoon tea outdoors, bask in the morning light, take a stroll in the neighborhood, or relax by the pool. They can also socialize in the elegant dining spaces or just unwind in their cozy apartment.

203-488-8000

Managed by Amy Welch

Care Services Administrator

Amy Welch serves as the Care Services Administrator at Evergreen Woods, where she plays a key role in supporting the community’s mission to help members live longer, healthier, and happier lives. She contributes to the delivery of first-class care and services that enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Home Information EVERGREEN WOODS
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
50
Occupancy
70.2%
Total Bed Days Available
18250
Avg. Length of Stay
52 days
Avg. Residents per Day
40
Finance
Home Revenue
$4,674,592.00
Payroll Costs
$6,254,472.00
Profit
$-3,084,512.00
Total Home Costs
$24,217,514.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
133.8%
House Specifics:
CCN
75362
Owner Name
SENIOR LIVING COMMUITIES LLC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
South Central Ct
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
160
Total Discharges
167
% Medicare Admissions
46%
% Private Pay Admissions
54%
% Medicare Discharges
50%
% Private Pay Discharges
50%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.16 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
1919
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
1919
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
6745
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
June 12, 2016
License Expiration
September 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 2438
CMS Certification Number: 75362

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken by Staff

Languages: Greek, Polish, Spanish

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
10 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
6 FTE
Nursing Assistant
15 FTE
Recreation
3 FTE
Social Services
1 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
2 FTE
Dietary
7 FTE
Other Staff
5 FTE

Additional Policies & Features

Religious Services: Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 492 - 1,064 / 985 - 1,546 / 1,334 - 1,466 sq.ft

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Evergreen Woods

Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing
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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.

15 visits/inspections

15 other visits

Results

5 with issues

0 without issues

Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:November 6, 2025

Inspection history

Inspection Report 01-03-2024
Inspection Report-Licensing Inspection Report Evergreen Woods EID 12.22.23.pdf
Inspection Report 01-18-2024
Inspection Report-Evergreen HCC - 2018 Ins. Report -CCNH-2438-Non Perm-2018-2023.pdf
Inspection Report 01-18-2024
Inspection Report-Evergreen HCC - 2019 Ins. Report -CCNH-2438-Non Perm-2018-2023.pdf
Inspection Report 03-02-2022
Inspection Report-Evergreen Woods Inspection Report 3-2-22_0001.pdf
Plan of Correction 03-19-2020
Plan of Correction-State POC Evergreen Woods HC 6-13-19.pdf
Statement of Deficiencies 06-09-2020
Statement of Deficiencies-2020-5-15 evergreen woods - no findings.pdf
Inspection Report 08-06-2018
Inspection Report-Evergreen Woods 2018 Licensure Inspection Face Sheet.pdf
Plan of Correction 08-16-2021
Plan of Correction-Evergreen Woods - state violations letter & POC - eid 7-19-2021.pdf
Statement of Deficiencies 08-16-2021
Statement of Deficiencies-Evergreen Woods - federal COVID IC Survey - no findings - eid 5-8-2020.pdf
Inspection Report 09-04-2025
Inspection Report-Evergreen Woods licensure face sheet 9-4-25.pdf
Inspection Report 10-28-2024
Inspection Report-Evergreen Woods Licensure Face Sheet eid 6-24-24.doc
Plan of Correction 10-31-2019
Plan of Correction-100319 health survey federal.pdf
Plan of Correction 11-06-2025
Plan of Correction-Evergreen Woods State POC approved 11-6-25.pdf
Inspection Report 11-30-2021
Inspection Report-Evergreen Woods - inspection report - EID 10-28-2021.pdf
Plan of Correction 11-30-2021
Plan of Correction-Evergreen Woods - state violations letter & POC - EID 10-28-2021.pdf
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Address 5.2 miles from city center

Address 88 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford, CT 06471

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.
Compare Assisted Living around Branford
Evergreen Woods
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

N

Nursing

North Branford
50
Yes
A+
8
SENIOR LIVING COMMUITIES LLC
70.2%
$4,674,592.00
$6,254,472.00
133.8%
40.20
5/5
5.1607
4/5
5/5
3/5
Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
HarborChase of Branford
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Branford
-
Yes
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
FirstLight Home Care of Shoreline East
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

Branford
-
Yes
-
41
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Parkside Village
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Branford
-
Yes
-
43
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

147
Total Staff
82
Employees
65
Contractors
25,533
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse218 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse137.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant747.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
108 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
23 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
4hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
23.8%
of total hours from contractors
6,082 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Certified Nursing Assistant: 31 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Medical Director: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant43317410,95891100%7.7
Registered Nurse165214,55691100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse112132,89291100%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0661,0557785%6.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0056571%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0669698290%6.4
Other Dietary Services Staff4048177481%7.8
Dental Services Staff3035806774%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0665017582%4.2
Nurse Practitioner1014916470%7.7
Administrator1014685965%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0334177077%5.1
Qualified Social Worker0333566167%5.4
Medical Director0112884954%5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide101801011%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist011521314%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011492831%1.8

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Oct 2021 – Sep 2025)

3
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
15
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
3
20% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
20% of total
Infection Control
2
13% of total
Resident Rights
1
7% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 15
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (CT)
Avg Citations (State)
32
This Facility: 15
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 04, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Open
Sep 04, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Open
Sep 04, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Open
Sep 04, 2025 D Infection ControlF0880 Open
Sep 04, 2025 E NutritionF0812 Open
Dec 22, 2023 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 D Nursing ServicesF0947 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Dec 22, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Oct 28, 2021 F PharmacyF0761 Corrected
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors

CHCPE

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
CT Respite Care

Statewide Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics:
    Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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 Specifics:
    Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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