The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WHITNEY REHABILITATION CARE CENTER
HAMDEN, CT · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center in Hamden, CT has an overall 3-star rating, with 3 stars for health inspections and stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reports no fines in the last 24 months, but reported nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection issues included accident hazards/supervision, infection control, and food temperature.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9159 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9159.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90
- Nurse aides
- 2.51
- Weekend nursing
- 3.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 41%
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
12.5%6.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.9%1.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%3.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.4%4.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.9%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.8%38.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
31.8%26%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.7%10.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.7%37.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.4%3.3%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
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.3%81.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
49.3%53%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 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 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of THE MAYER FAMILY · 11 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 135.8 residents on an average day (91% of 150 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 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.