The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited October 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
EVERGREEN WOODS
NORTH BRANFORD, CT · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
EVERGREEN WOODS (North Branford, CT) has an overall 5-star rating, with strong staffing at 5 stars and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.40 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day). Health inspection and quality measures are both 4 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included drugs/biological storage, food handling, and resident abuse protection.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.3955 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3955.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.81
- Weekend nursing
- 4.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—0%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—0%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—7%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—3.4%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—10.6%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—18.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—12.5%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0.8%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—35.7%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—35.2%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—78%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.2%83.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES · 10 homes · 4.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 41 residents on an average day (82% of 50 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.