Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governors House
Simsbury, Capitol County, Connecticut · CCN 075338 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation At Governors House 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 70 certified beds, 66 residents a day on average. 36 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $16,039.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.51381 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.58964 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.24693 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.7% (registered nurses 60%) |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-30 complaint survey |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-30 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-05-05 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-03-27 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-03-27 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-30 |
| 2024-04-23 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0790 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
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. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0940 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0851 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-13 complaint survey |
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-01-23 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-01-23 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-09 |
| 2021-12-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-18 |
| 2021-12-07 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-18 |
| 2021-12-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-18 |
| 2021-12-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-18 |
| 2021-12-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-18 |
| 2021-12-07 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-18 |
| 2021-12-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-18 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | Fine | $16,039 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fried, Akiva Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 17% | 2020-10-15 |
| Sodden, Aaron Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 17% | 2020-10-15 |
| Wiesel, Allan Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 17% | 2020-10-15 |
| Fried, Akiva Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Sodden, Aaron Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Stein, Allen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Wiesel, Allan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Fried, Akiva Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Sodden, Aaron Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Stein, Allen Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Wiesel, Allan Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2020-10-15 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Capitol County.