EVERGREEN WOODS
88 NOTCH HILL ROAD, North Branford, CT 06471
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask EVERGREEN WOODS, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How EVERGREEN WOODS Compares
EVERGREEN WOODS is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in North Branford, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.0%) is below the Connecticut average of 17.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.0% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (83% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EVERGREEN WOODS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EVERGREEN WOODS with other nursing homes in North Branford.
What keeps EVERGREEN WOODS'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 EVERGREEN WOODS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.0% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help EVERGREEN WOODS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EVERGREEN WOODS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at EVERGREEN WOODS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around North Branford
North Branford sits in New Haven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 148,857 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $71,370
- Median home value
- $252,300
Demographics for New Haven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Branford.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.