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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Arden Care Center is a comprehensive nursing home in Hamden, CT, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community also promotes a close-knit and supportive environment with its specially built suites and memory care units. Respite care, wound care, and palliative care are also offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Prioritizing residents’ dignity, the community provides the highest quality of care for their healthcare needs.
Recreational activities and social events allow residents to live actively and maintain social connections for leisure and wellness. Psychological support, pain management, and nutritional services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community is also surrounded by bus stops, shops, and restaurants, ensuring accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Connecticut, this nursing home continuously helps older adults live to their potential in retirement.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 57th out of 65 homes in Connecticut.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 21m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 59m per day | ▲ 18% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 26m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 4m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 60% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #15 / 71Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 71 homes in Connecticut.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the Connecticut average: 84%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
13 routine inspections
2 with issues
0 without issues
Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Connecticut average: 19 deficiencies
6.2 deficiencies per inspection
Connecticut average: 1.5 deficiencies per inspection
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated substantiated complaints primarily involving medication management, resident safety, and abuse or neglect concerns. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025, cited three deficiencies related to medication errors, failure to inform a resident of diagnosis, and documentation lapses. Previous investigations substantiated misappropriation of narcotics, unsecured secured unit doors, and failures in wound care and abuse reporting, with some corrective actions verified but ongoing issues in supervision and medication controls.
Connecticut average 5.7
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Connecticut average 32
Connecticut average 5.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
32 of 63 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 31 of 63 resulted from complaint investigations.
567% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.3
1
43% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.7
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 29, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 26, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Arden Care Center is located in Hamden, Connecticut.
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hamden's city center to Arden Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
37% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average ratio: 1.88:1
0% compared with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 7.5 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
5,281 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 108 | 0 | 108 | 39,506 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 48 | 1 | 49 | 16,002 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,395 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,962 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,289 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,017 | 86 | 95% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,147 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,105 | 68 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,017 | 67 | 74% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 855 | 71 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 717 | 69 | 76% | 7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 604 | 86 | 95% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 584 | 68 | 75% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 528 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 46 | 51% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 12 | 13% | 3.9 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
194Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.4
9% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.8
8% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.3%
7% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.1%
5% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.1%
13% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
23% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
34% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
58% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.7%
22% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
56.5%
273% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.3%
13% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.7%
11% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.7%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.33
59% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.97
37% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.53
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
61.7%
12% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
59.8%
14% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.3%
13% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.9%
56% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 11.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.7%
247% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
47.8%
11% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.2%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
153% higher than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: $44K
129% more fines than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 28, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 19, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 25, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 17, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
| Arden Care Center |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Hamden | 271 | No | 66 | - | 1 | 83.5% | 18 | 99 | 5.5 |
| Hamden Health Care Center |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Hamden | 153 | No | 28 | Private Rooms | - | 78.5% | 0 | 0 | - |
Historical financial and operational data for Arden Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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