EVERGREEN WOODS

Evergreen Woods is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 88 Notch Hill Road in North Branford, Connecticut, 06471. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a certified bed capacity of 50 beds. It is situated in South Central Connecticut and can be reached by phone at (203) 488-8000. Evergreen Woods holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which represents the highest tier in the federal rating system administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the results of standard state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 5 stars, which accounts for the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, reflecting performance on a set of clinical indicators that track resident health outcomes across multiple care categories. With respect to payment and insurance, Evergreen Woods is certified as a Medicare facility. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to confirm current participation in Medicaid programs or to inquire about private pay arrangements, as accepted payment sources may vary and are subject to change. Verification of insurance coverage and eligibility is recommended prior to admission. In terms of national context, the average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities across the United States is 3.0 stars. Evergreen Woods, with an overall rating of 5 stars, falls above that national average. Its staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 stars each also exceed the national norm, while its health inspection rating of 4 stars likewise surpasses the national average. These ratings are based on publicly available data reported through the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare program and are intended to provide a standardized point of reference when comparing facilities. Ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected during defined reporting periods, so confirming current performance data directly through CMS or with the facility is advisable.