Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governors House
Simsbury, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075338) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,039
Phone: (860) 658-1018 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governors House has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governors House reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governors House has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,039.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governors House is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Simsbury, Connecticut, first approved for certification on July 25, 1990. The facility is certified for 70 beds and reports an average daily population of 66.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility, organized as a Limited Liability Company.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine against this facility, totaling $16,039.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 40.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $16,039.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 70 beds with an average daily population of 66.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 25, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall star rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8606581018 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8606581018 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075338?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.