Evergreen Woods
North Branford, CT · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 075362) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 488-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Evergreen Woods has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Evergreen Woods reports total nurse staffing of about 5.40 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
Evergreen Woods has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Evergreen Woods is a Medicare-certified nursing home in North Branford, Connecticut, operated by a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 41 residents. It has been Medicare-approved since October 16, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Evergreen Woods holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 5.40 hours per resident per day, including about 1.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Evergreen Woods, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Evergreen Woods is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.6 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Evergreen Woods has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 56.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Evergreen Woods.
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 designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Evergreen Woods is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 41 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Senior Living Communities chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Evergreen Woods was first approved for Medicare certification on October 16, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Evergreen Woods scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2034888000 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 2034888000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075362?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.