Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills — nursing home in Branford, CT

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 190 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 190 state-licensed beds · Connecticut Department of Public Health / Office of Policy and Management
State license: 2470 active
Average residents per day: 172.5 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 075296
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Apr 24, 1980
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Operator (legal business name): Abh Opco LLC
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (203) 481-6221
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

13

latest May 19, 2026

Citations

54

42 health · 12 fire

Harm or worse

2

1 immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J1	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D38	E6	F5
Minimal	A·	B3	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

1

$8,021

Payment denials

0

Latest

Jul 24, 2024

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 075296
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 190
First approved: Apr 24, 1980
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: Connecticut Department of Public Health / Office of Policy and Management
License number: 2470
State facility ID: 2470
License type: Chronic and convalescent nursing home (CCNH)
License status: active
Licensed beds: 190
Link to CMS record: Linked by exact CCN Verified
As of: Dec 31, 2025
Evidence: Verified source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
May 19, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Actual harm	—	Open →
Feb 5, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 5, 2026	Health	Health Standard	15	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 25, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 2, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	3	Immediate jeopardy	—	Open →
Aug 30, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 24, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 5, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 22, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 6, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 6, 2022	Health	Health Standard	14	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 27, 2020	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 27, 2020	Health	Health Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Jul 24, 2024	Civil money penalty (fine)	$8,021	—	075296\|Fine\|5545

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J1	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D38	E6	F5
Minimal	A·	B3	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
May 19, 2026	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 20, 2026	Complaint
Feb 5, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 6, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 6, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 6, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0687	Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0693	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0761	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0810	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0565	Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026	F-0584	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Mar 18, 2026
Aug 25, 2025	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 3, 2025	Complaint
Aug 25, 2025	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 3, 2025	Complaint
Aug 25, 2025	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Oct 3, 2025	Complaint
Oct 2, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	J · Immediate jeopardy Isolated	Past non-compliance Sep 9, 2024	Complaint
Oct 2, 2024	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2024	Complaint
Oct 2, 2024	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 9, 2024	Complaint
Aug 30, 2024	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2024	Complaint
Jul 24, 2024	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 3, 2024	Complaint
Jul 24, 2024	F-0770	Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 3, 2024	Complaint
Jun 5, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 15, 2024	Complaint
Apr 22, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 1, 2024	Complaint
Dec 6, 2022	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 21, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 21, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 21, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 21, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	K-0500	Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 21, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 21, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 21, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0553	Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0558	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0685	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0693	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Dec 6, 2022	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 16, 2023
Jan 27, 2020	K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 6, 2020
Jan 27, 2020	K-0362	Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 24, 2020
Jan 27, 2020	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 9, 2020

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 3.1

Quality measuresstate 3.7

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.86

State avg 3.90US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.61

State avg 0.71US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.84

State avg 0.87US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.40

State avg 2.33US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.45

State avg 3.48US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.87 (case-mix index 1.40).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover51.7%

State avg 37.3%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover56.4%

State avg 38.0%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left1

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Feb 5, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 84
Total weighted score: 92

Operating entity

Abh Opco LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

8

Organizations

0

Individuals

8

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Akiva Fried	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	17%	Jun 30, 2022
Aaron Sodden	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	17%	Jun 30, 2022
Allan Wiesel	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	17%	Jun 30, 2022

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Akiva Fried	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	17%	Jun 30, 2022
Aaron Sodden	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	17%	Jun 30, 2022
Allan Wiesel	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	17%	Jun 30, 2022
Akiva Fried	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 30, 2022
Aaron Sodden	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 30, 2022
Allen Stein	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 30, 2022
Allan Wiesel	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jun 30, 2022
Aaron Sodden	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jun 30, 2022

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 189 Alps Road, Branford, CT 06405
ZIP: 06405
County: New Haven County FIPS 09009
Assigned by point in polygon Inferred
State: Connecticut
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 38 Talmadge Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512 CCN 075294	1.5 km	90	Mar 17, 2026	40	$6,370
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods 451 North High Street, East Haven, CT 06512 CCN 075389	3.6 km	120	Aug 19, 2026	541 IJ2 harm	$65k
New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC 181 Clifton Street, New Haven, CT 06513 CCN 075397SFF CandidateAbuse icon	5.7 km	150	Feb 18, 2026	1032 IJ	$62k
Mary Wade Home 118 Clinton Ave, New Haven, CT 06513 CCN 075325Abuse icon	6.5 km	45	Apr 10, 2026	521 harm	$20k
Leeway, Inc 40 Albert Street, New Haven, CT 06511 CCN 075408	8.1 km	30	Dec 30, 2025	26	—
Apple Rehab West Haven 308 Savin Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 CCN 075403	8.8 km	90	Apr 28, 2026	841 harm1 open	$27k
Advanced Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation 169 Davenport Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519 CCN 075348Abuse icon	8.8 km	226	Mar 31, 2026	853 harm	$195k
Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation 163 Quinnipiac Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473 CCN 075017Abuse icon	9.3 km	120	May 12, 2026	771 IJ2 harm	$10k

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075296	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075296	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075296	county_fips County assigned by locating CMS coordinates in Census county boundaries (the CMS county name did not match the Census code list).	Inferred	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Connecticut Nursing Facility Registry CT	2470	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact CCN.	Verified	Apr 30, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 075296

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