ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO
36 FIRETOWN RD, Simsbury, CT 06070
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO Compares
ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Simsbury, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.8%) is below the Connecticut average of 17.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 70 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Simsbury, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.8% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO with other nursing homes in Simsbury.
What keeps ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.8% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.8% here versus 24.5% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 70 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ARK HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION AT GOVERNOR'S HO lag behind other Simsbury options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Simsbury
Simsbury sits in Hartford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 152,812 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $76,259
- Median home value
- $242,900
Demographics for Hartford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Simsbury.
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