Inspection Reports for Arden Care Center

A desk audit was conducted to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for violations previously identified in a violation letter dated 2025-09-23.

Violations #1 through #3 were identified as corrected during the desk audit. The facility administrator and ADNS were notified of the corrections on the same day.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers #2616780 and #2620085.

Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection, as noted in an attached violation letter dated 11/14/25.

Complaint investigation related to complaint numbers #2616780 and #2620085. Violations were substantiated as violations were identified during the inspection.

A desk audit was conducted to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for a violation letter dated July 31, 2025.

Violation #1 was identified as corrected as of August 1, 2025, and the Director of Nursing was notified of the correction on September 17, 2025.

The visit was conducted due to substantiated complaints regarding misappropriation of personal property involving Resident #2, specifically missing rings.

The facility failed to ensure staff did not remove Resident #2's jewelry, resulting in misappropriation. An investigation confirmed the incident, leading to termination of the involved nursing assistant and a warrant for arrest.

The investigation substantiated the misappropriation of Resident #2's rings by Nursing Assistant #1. The DON confirmed the incident and the nursing assistant was terminated. A warrant was issued for the nursing assistant's arrest.

The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation covering multiple complaint numbers (#41475, #43016, #43959, #44244, #44286, #44296).

No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.

Complaint investigation for complaints #41475, #43016, #43959, #44244, #44286, #44296; no violations were substantiated.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers #44111 and #44211.

No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.

Complaint investigations #44111 and #44211 were reviewed and no violations were substantiated.

The inspection was conducted as a licensing renewal visit for Arden Care Center to verify compliance with state regulations.

A desk audit was completed for multiple regulatory tags, and the corresponding violations were found to be back in compliance as of 2025-04-14.

The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection for renewal purposes and included complaint investigations for CT# 42718 and CT# 42897.

The report indicates that violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations were identified during the inspection, with attached violation letters referenced but not included in this page.

Complaint investigations were conducted for CT# 42718 and CT# 42897; no substantiation status is provided on this page.

A desk audit was performed to verify the implementation of the Plan of Correction for Tag F 657 following a prior survey.

The facility was found to be back in compliance as of 2025-02-08 after verification of the Plan of Correction implementation.

The inspection was a desk audit conducted to review compliance with the General Statutes of Connecticut and regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers #41560, #42151, and #42225.

No violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection.

Complaint investigation for complaints #41560, #42151, and #42225 was conducted and found no violations.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to complaint numbers #41420, #41500, and #41353, focusing on violations of Connecticut State regulations identified during the visit.

Violations of Connecticut State regulations were identified, including misappropriation of controlled medication (Oxycodone) and failure to ensure proper controlled substance counts and documentation. Video surveillance and staff interviews confirmed removal of controlled medication by a licensed practical nurse.

The visit was complaint-related, investigating complaints #41420, #41500, and #41353. The investigation substantiated violations involving misappropriation of controlled medication and failure to follow controlled substance management policies.

A desk audit was conducted on 8/30/24 to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for a violation letter dated 7/1/24.

Violation #1 was identified as corrected as of 7/1/24. The Director of Nursing, Jill Bennett, was notified via telephone on 8/30/24 that the violation was corrected.

A desk audit was conducted to review the implementation of the Plan of Correction for a prior violation letter dated 5/30/2024.

The desk audit found that Violation #1 was corrected as of 6/17/2024, and the DNS, Jill Bennett, was notified by telephone that all violations were corrected.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to Complaint Investigation #35470 and #39397 at Arden Care Center.

Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified during the inspection. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was treated with dignity and respect during a conversation with a staff member, as documented through clinical record reviews, facility documentation, and interviews.

The visit was complaint-related involving Complaint CT #35470 and #39397. Violations were substantiated as violations of state statutes and regulations were identified at the time of inspection.

This document is a Pre-Licensure Consent Order related to the initial licensing of Arden Care Center LLC to operate a Chronic and Convalescent Nursing Home at 850 Mix Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut. It follows prior inspections and addresses requirements and conditions for licensing.

The document outlines the terms and conditions for licensing, including requirements for contracting with an Independent Nurse Consultant, appointment of nurse supervisors, quality assurance programs, emergency preparedness, and compliance with life safety and facility maintenance standards. It includes a plan of correction with timelines for repairs and compliance.