Evergreen Woods

Nursing Home · North Branford, CT

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number075362

Contact & location

88 Notch Hill Road
North Branford, CT 06471
South Central Ct County
Phone
(203) 488-8000
ZIP code
06471 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
50
Residents per day
41.0 (82% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Evergreen Woods Retirement LLC
Chain
Senior Living Communities (9 facilities, avg 4.6★)
Medicare certified since
October 16, 1991
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.40 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.75 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.83 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.81 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.94 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
56.3 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 1 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-16
2025-09-04 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-16
2025-09-04 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-16
2025-09-04 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-16
2025-09-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-16
2023-12-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-12-22 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-04
2021-10-28 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-03-28

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Glerum, Kimberly (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Maxwell Group, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhi-Reit of Evergreen LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Welch, Amanda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Senior Living Commuities LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Brenda U. Thompson 2020 Irrevocable Trust Dated December 30, 2020 (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Benjamin (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Donald (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Joshua (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Donald (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Glerum, Kimberly (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Maxwell Group, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Senior Living Commuities LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Benjamin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Welch, Amanda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Evergreen Woods?

Evergreen Woods has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Connecticut.

How many beds does Evergreen Woods have?

It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.

Has Evergreen Woods been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Evergreen Woods?

It is part of Senior Living Communities and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Evergreen Woods?

(203) 488-8000. The facility is located at 88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06471.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.