The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
ARDEN CARE CENTER
HAMDEN, CT · Medicare-certified · 271 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
ARDEN CARE CENTER in Hamden, CT has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating; it is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Reported nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5296 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5296.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.19
- Weekend nursing
- 3.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.2%17.8%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%2.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.6%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%0.5%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.3%7.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.6%9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13%4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.8%11.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.3%23.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
76.1%43.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.7%80.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—59.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59%50.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $101,228 in total fines.
- $15,642
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2024
- $72,189
Federal fine
Oct 19, 2023
- $13,397
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 3, 2024
Now operated by Arden Care Center, previously Arden House.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE · 6 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 219.1 residents on an average day (81% of 271 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.