Former Connecticut Governor George McLean's family home was converted into our 73-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility to meet both long-term & short-term care needs. A lovely, historic home, with state-of-the-art equipment, Governor's House is nestled conveniently in the heart of picturesque Simsbury, CT.

With 73 beds, Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governors House is smaller than most nearby options — senior care communities in Simsbury average about 114 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Simsbury average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Governors House offers assisted living, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type For profit - Partnership
Beds / units 73
Occupancy 95%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
Annual staff turnover 41%
Last health inspection December 2025