Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, East Haven
38 Talmadge Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512 · 0.9 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality2/5
- 90 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Branford, CT · CMS Data August 2026
Ark Healthcare &Amp; Rehabilitation at Branford Hills
How Does Ark Healthcare &Amp; Rehabilitation at Branford Hills Rate?
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills is a 190-bed for-profit nursing home in Branford, CT. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on February 5, 2026, cited 18 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.8 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 18
- Certified beds
- 190
189 Alps Road
Branford, CT 06405
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.8 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.6 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.3 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 54% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 50% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | February 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 18 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $8,021 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 20% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 5.1% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 6.6% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 6.3% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 9.5% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 22% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 190 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 181 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | ABH OPCO LLC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | April 1980 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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