Whitney Center

Whitney Center

200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517 View Map

Whitney Center is a Senior Living Home in Connecticut

Whitney Center is a Senior Living Home in Connecticut

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Overview of Whitney Center

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Hamden, CT, Whitney Center is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community also provides assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation services, and skilled nursing to meet residents’ healthcare needs. With especially designed and spacious floor plans, residents can find the right accommodation according to their preferences.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with plenty of recreational events and engaging programs. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, ensuring residents can easily access their needs and leisure. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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The community administrator leads Whitney Center with dedication and care, ensuring a warm and supportive environment for all residents. This leadership role focuses on maintaining high standards of service and fostering a vibrant community.

Home Information WHITNEY CENTER
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
59
Occupancy
42.2%
Total Bed Days Available
21535
Avg. Length of Stay
74 days
Avg. Residents per Day
27
Finance
Home Revenue
$6,551,958.00
Payroll Costs
$11,936,481.00
Profit
$-2,253,911.00
Total Home Costs
$32,680,603.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
182.2%
House Specifics:
CCN
75290
Owner Name
SANDBERG, KENNETH
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
South Central Ct
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
156
Total Discharges
150
% Medicaid Admissions
1%
% Medicare Admissions
44%
% Private Pay Admissions
55%
% Medicaid Discharges
1%
% Medicare Discharges
38%
% Private Pay Discharges
61%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.97 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
3485
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
985
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
6668
Years in operation
17 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Services

Cardiac; Orthopedic and Stroke
Dementia Care
Dialysis
Hospice
IV Therapy
Oncology
Outpatient Therapy
Pain Management

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
January 4, 2009
License Expiration
March 31, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: 985C
CMS Certification Number: 75290

Room costs

Private Room (18 rooms) $610
Semi-Private Room (12 rooms) $559

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken by Staff

Languages: Spanish

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
8 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 FTE
Nursing Assistant
6 FTE
Recreation
1 FTE
Social Services
1 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
1 FTE
Physical Therapy
2 FTE
Occupational Therapy
3 FTE
Speech Therapy
1 FTE
Dietary
5 FTE
Other Staff
3 FTE

Additional Policies & Features

Religious Services: Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal, Jewish, Protestant

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Swimming Pool

Types of Care at Whitney Center

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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Inspection History

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.

6 visits/inspections

4 routine inspections

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 2 licensing inspections
  • 5 plans of correction
  • 1 statement of deficiencies

Results

6 with issues

0 without issues

Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:March 3, 2025

Inspection history

01-19-2024 Plan of Correction
02-06-2024 Inspection Report
02-06-2024 Plan of Correction
03-03-2025 Inspection Report
04-28-2021 Plan of Correction
04-28-2021 Statement of Deficiencies
06-01-2023 Inspection Report
06-01-2023 Inspection Report
09-07-2022 Inspection Report
11-17-2022 Plan of Correction
12-04-2024 Plan of Correction
12-09-2024 Inspection Report

Comparison Chart

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

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Hamden
59
No
A+
31
SANDBERG, KENNETH
42.2%
$6,551,958.00
$11,936,481.00
182.2%
26.70
4/5
4.9740
3/5
5/5
4/5
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Larson Place
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Hamden
-
Yes
-
50
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Davenport – Dunbar
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

CT 06517
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No
-
68
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Studio / 1 Bed
Mt Carmel Congregate Housing
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Hamden
-
No
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59
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1 Bed
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Address 3.1 miles from city center

Address 200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

93
Total Staff
45
Employees
48
Contractors
13,786
Total Hours (Quarter)
22
Avg Staff/Day
6.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse207.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse138.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant407.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
74 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13%
of total hours from contractors
1,789 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 9 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2020405,70091100%7.2
Registered Nurse119203,26891100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse85131,0168593%8.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0336737582%4.7
Administrator1015776774%8.6
Nurse Practitioner1014905662%8.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0444777785%6
RN Director of Nursing1014705965%8
Mental Health Service Worker1013795055%7.6
Dietitian1013054853%6.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist1011862527%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide011942831%3.3
Occupational Therapy Aide011561112%5
Medical Director011522629%2
Qualified Social Worker011281719%1.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant033163134%0.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2019 – Dec 2024)

3
Inspections
30
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
10
Citations/Inspection
Dec 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
29
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
8
27% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
5
17% of total
Resident Rights
4
13% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
10% of total
Infection Control
2
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 30
Complaint Investigations 2
State Comparison (CT)
Avg Citations (State)
32
This Facility: 30
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Dec 04, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 D Care PlanningF0644 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 E Resident RightsF0565 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 E Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Dec 04, 2024 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Sep 07, 2022 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Sep 07, 2022 E Nursing ServicesF0726 Corrected
Sep 07, 2022 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 07, 2022 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Sep 07, 2022 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Sep 07, 2022 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 07, 2022 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 B Care PlanningF0640 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Care PlanningF0659 Corrected
Sep 19, 2019 D Resident RightsF0583 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
23 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (34.8%)
Medicaid 7 (30.4%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (34.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
11.2 Score
8% worse than avg State avg: 10.4

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
24.8 Score
18% worse than avg State avg: 21.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
29.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
0.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
Depressive Symptoms
2.0%
Falls with Major Injury
1.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.6%
Antipsychotic Use
29.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
14.1%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
20.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.4% 30% better than avg State: 70.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg State: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
87.0% 25% better than avg State: 69.8%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
  • General: Age 65+, 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).
  • CT Specifics: Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program
  • General: Age 62+, 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.
  • CT Specifics: Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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.
  • CT Specifics: Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Connecticut Seniors

CHCPE

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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).
  • CT Specifics:
    Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), meals, respite (up to 14 days/year).
CT Respite Care

Statewide Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $40,000 (individual).
  • CT Specifics:
    Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day).
Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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.
  • CT Specifics:
    Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (3-5 hours/day), meals ($5-$7/meal), housekeeping, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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.
  • CT Specifics:
    Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20% of services).
Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • CT Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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