Evergreen Woods
88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06471
Evergreen Woods is a nursing home in North Branford, Connecticut. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (203) 488-8000
- Last standard health inspection
- September 4, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day, on average
- 39.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Evergreen Woods Retirement LLC
- Chain
- Senior Living Communities
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Connecticut average (15 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on September 4, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
9 citations
Health inspection on December 22, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on December 22, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 28, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SENIOR LIVING COMMUITIES LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/27/2016
- BRENDA U. THOMPSON 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST DATED DECEMBER 30, 2020Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2021
- THOMPSON, BENJAMINIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2021
- THOMPSON, DONALDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/27/2016
- THOMPSON, JOSHUAIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2021
- MAXWELL GROUP, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/23/2025
- SENIOR LIVING COMMUITIES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/27/2016
- GLERUM, KIMBERLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2025
- THOMPSON, BENJAMINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2022
- WELCH, AMANDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/10/2023
Questions
When was Evergreen Woods last inspected?
CMS lists September 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Evergreen Woods have?
CMS lists 15 health citations since October 28, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Evergreen Woods been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Evergreen Woods?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Evergreen Woods a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.