Arden Care Center

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Hamden, CT

CMS overall rating

Arden Care Center

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Hamden, CT

CMS overall rating

850 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514 View map

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Arden Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Arden Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Arden Care Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (203) 281-3500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Connecticut state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 14m per day

This facility Connecticut avg (3h 58m per day)

vs Connecticut avg

-18%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +9% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	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.	19m per day	▼ 55% 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.	54m per day	▲ 9% 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 7m per day	▼ 7% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 6m per day	▼ 9% 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.	0m per day	▼ 100% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	15m per day	▼ 46% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

201 days

271-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

2 years in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 66 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

82%

Similar to the Connecticut average: 84%

Occupied beds

223 / 271

Average occupied beds in Connecticut homes 102 beds

Facility TypeChronic & Convalescent Nursing Home

IssuanceJune 6, 2024

ExpirationMarch 31, 2026 Expired

License Number2491

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Admin 3 FTE

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Since 2019 · 7 years of data 180 deficiencies 16 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Connecticut state average

Overall vs. CT average

Latest Inspection November 21, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	180	19	This facility has 847% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (180 vs. CT avg 19).↑ 847% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2019.	25.7	2.7	This facility has 852% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (25.7 vs. CT avg 2.7).↑ 852% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	11.3	1.5	This facility has 653% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (11.3 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 653% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CT Average	vs. CT Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	16	13	This facility has 23% more total inspections than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (16 vs. CT avg 13).↑ 23% worse

Inspection breakdown

13routine inspections

2licensing inspections

1complaint investigation

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

December 18, 2025 complaint investigation found failures in informing residents of diagnoses, medication documentation, and administration errors with minimal harm substantiated.
Multiple substantiated complaints from 2024 through 2025 involved misappropriation of controlled medications by staff and failures in narcotic documentation and counts.
November 21, 2025 desk audit confirmed correction of prior violations related to medication and care deficiencies identified in September 2025.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 13

Connecticut average 5.7

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

Connecticut average 32

Citations per inspection

4.85

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

567% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3

Serious health citations

43% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

2 critical citations Connecticut average: 0.3

1 serious citation Connecticut average: 0.7

59 moderate citations Connecticut average: 28.8

1 minor citation Connecticut average: 2.3

Citations history (last 4 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 29, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 26, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 26, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 26, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 21 deficiencies (33%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 13 deficiencies (21%)

Resident Rights 12 deficiencies (19%)

Pharmacy Services 3 deficiencies (5%)

Infection Control 2 deficiencies (3%)

Environmental 1 deficiency (2%)

Total staff 388

Employees 213

Contractors 175

Staff to resident ratio 2.00 : 1

7% more staff per resident than Connecticut average

Avg staff/day 105

Average shift 7.7 hours

0% compared with Connecticut average

Total staff hours (quarter) 74,332

Nursing staff breakdown

7.7 hours

113

8.2 hours

196

7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

5,523 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 80 Licensed Practical Nurse: 58 Registered Nurse: 22 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 11 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	116	80	196	42,314	91	99%	7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	55	58	113	17,806	91	99%	8.2
Registered Nurse	11	22	33	3,733	89	97%	7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	8	11	19	2,225	88	96%	8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	1,840	83	90%	7.2
Mental Health Service Worker	6	0	6	1,618	72	78%	7.6
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	821	70	76%	7.9
Medication Aide/Technician	2	0	2	681	64	70%	7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	512	60	65%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Other Social Services Staff	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	445	72	78%	6.2
Occupational Therapist	1	0	1	352	44	48%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	330	43	47%	7.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	128	40	43%	3.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	39	10	11%	3.9

196 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 99%

113 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 99%

33 Registered Nurse

% of Days 97%

19 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 96%

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 90%

6 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 78%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 76%

2 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 70%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 72%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 65%

1 Administrator

% of Days 65%

1 Other Social Services Staff

% of Days 65%

1 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 78%

1 Occupational Therapist

% of Days 48%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 47%

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 43%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 11%

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Total fines amount $111K

153% higher than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: $44K

Number of fines 4

129% more fines than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $111K

Connecticut average $44K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 28, 2024

$16K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 19, 2023

$72K

Civil Money Penalty Jul 25, 2023

$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 11.4

9% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score 22.8

8% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures

Above average Connecticut avg: 3.4

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.3%

7% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened 20.1%

5% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 19.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.1%

13% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

23% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.2%

34% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.7%

58% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.7%

22% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms 56.5%

273% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use 19.3%

13% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 77.7%

11% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Influenza Vaccine 92.7%

In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 3.33

59% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.97

37% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.53

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Connecticut avg: 3.4

Pneumococcal Vaccine 61.7%

12% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 59.8%

14% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 28.3%

13% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 25.0%

Emergency department visits 4.9%

56% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 11.1%

Falls with major injury 2.7%

247% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 47.8%

11% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 52.2%

In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Total residents 194

Medicare

5.2% of residents

Medicaid

155

79.9% of residents

Private pay or other

14.9% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Arden Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 79.6% ↑ 4.2pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$2.0M ↑ ~$109.0K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $13.4M ↑ ~$2.1M vs 2022

Operating Margin -7.7% ↑ 1.6pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.1%	91.5%	90.5%	88.8%	88.2%	82.4%	77.1%	69.0%	69.4%	60.3%	52.8%	75.4%	79.6%
Beds	360	360	360	360	360	360	360	360	360	360	360	271	271
Net Income	$1,232,596	$1,451,590	$365,969	-$100,896	-$719,472	-$1,783,918	-$1,821,022	-$3,804,837	-$1,041,569	-$1,640,984	-$2,869,526	-$1,355,091	-$1,897,055
Gross Revenue	$49,958,537	$52,401,119	$50,798,451	$38,018,956	$50,200,939	$47,564,812	$45,827,139	$42,023,952	$42,288,832	$39,026,965	$33,145,746	$36,384,166	$41,144,048
Operating Expenses	$30,620,691	$31,113,310	$30,671,287	$22,480,318	$30,200,268	$29,976,020	$27,645,115	$26,366,333	$23,110,351	$24,415,519	$23,780,401	$24,694,122	$27,769,820
Net Patient Income	$1,180,906	$1,393,106	$364,911	-$101,917	-$720,960	-$1,785,498	-$1,822,788	-$3,806,636	-$1,043,473	-$1,642,879	-$3,537,610	-$2,100,696	-$1,991,708
Net Patient Revenue	$31,801,597	$32,506,416	$31,036,198	$22,378,401	$29,479,308	$28,190,522	$25,822,327	$22,559,697	$22,066,878	$22,772,640	$20,242,791	$22,593,426	$25,778,112
Payroll Costs	$16,366,746	$16,131,644	$16,886,397	$12,444,721	$16,752,202	$17,286,177	$15,286,573	$12,468,227	$12,442,632	$12,679,677	$11,197,189	$11,273,568	$13,397,667
Operating Margin %	3.7%	4.3%	1.2%	-0.5%	-2.5%	-6.3%	-7.1%	-16.9%	-4.7%	-7.2%	-17.5%	-9.3%	-7.7%
Medicare %	9.0%	8.6%	8.3%	7.3%	7.5%	5.7%	3.9%	2.7%	2.3%	4.0%	4.0%	3.8%	5.7%
Medicaid %	81.4%	77.4%	80.3%	84.5%	85.7%	88.3%	89.2%	93.0%	94.2%	91.4%	86.4%	83.7%	82.2%
Private %	9.6%	14.0%	11.4%	8.3%	6.7%	6.0%	6.8%	4.4%	3.5%	4.6%	9.6%	12.5%	12.1%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$266	$270	$261	$257	$254	$260	$255	$249	$242	$286	$292	$303	$328
Cost/Day	$256	$258	$258	$258	$260	$276	$273	$291	$253	$307	$343	$331	$353
Avg Length of Stay	222.0 days	230.5 days	246.7 days	247.8 days	238.1 days	298.9 days	337.5 days	462.9 days	412.6 days	243.1 days	230.3 days	233.7 days	201.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Net patient revenue

$25.8M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$25.8M

Net patient income

-$2.0M

Other income

$94.7K

Payroll costs

$13.4M 52% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$14.4M

Total costs

$27.8M

What does this home offer?

Building Type: Mid-rise

Social and Recreational Activities

Rehabilitative Support

On-site Medical Care and Health Services

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 19%

Private pay 51%

Medicaid 30%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 36%

Private pay 43%

Medicaid 21%

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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The information below is reported by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section.


Arden Care Center	MC NH	Hamden	-	271 Facility 271 CT AVG 111 Rank #5 / 123	-	66 Facility 66 CT AVG 47 Rank #74 / 264	-
Hamden Health Care Center	MC NH	Hamden	-	153 Facility 153 CT AVG 111 Rank #23 / 123	-	28 Facility 28 CT AVG 47 Rank #194 / 264	Private Rooms

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+

General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age —

General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+

General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits

Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits

Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Is Arden Care Center in a walkable area?

Arden Care Center has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Arden Care Center?

According to CT state health department records, Arden Care Center's license number is 2491.

When does Arden Care Center's license expire?

According to CT state health department records, Arden Care Center's license expires on March 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Arden Care Center?

Arden Care Center's occupancy is 82%.

Does Arden Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Arden Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CT.

Are there photos of Arden Care Center?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Arden Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Arden Care Center?

Arden Care Center is located at 850 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514.

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Arden Care Center

Overview of Arden Care Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Staffing

Staff Details (State Data)

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

196 Certified Nursing Assistant

113 Licensed Practical Nurse

33 Registered Nurse

19 Clinical Nurse Specialist

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

6 Mental Health Service Worker

2 RN Director of Nursing

2 Medication Aide/Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

1 Other Social Services Staff

1 Nurse Aide in Training

1 Occupational Therapist

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Admissions

Discharges

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Statewide Respite Care Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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