Nursing homes › Connecticut › Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governors House
36 Firetown Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070 · 8606581018 · 70 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 3.51 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.59. Weekend total: 3.25. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 36 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | complaint | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-05-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-03-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-03-27 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2024-04-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-01-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-01-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-09 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | Fine | $16,039 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIED, AKIVA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 17% | since 10/15/2020 |
| SODDEN, AARON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 17% | since 10/15/2020 |
| WIESEL, ALLAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 17% | since 10/15/2020 |
| FRIED, AKIVA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2020 |
| SODDEN, AARON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2020 |
| STEIN, ALLEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2020 |
| WIESEL, ALLAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075338. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.