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HomeConnecticutArden Care Center

Arden Care Center

850 MIX Ave, Hamden, CT 065142032813500WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(118 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
271
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
3 fine(s) totaling $101,228

How Arden Care Center Compares in Connecticut

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Connecticut. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
CT average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CT average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CT average
3.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.53 hrs/day
CT average
3.73 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.45 hrs/day
CT average
0.69 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.1%
CT average
37.4%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Connecticut average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Connecticut average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.45 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.69.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
40
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 7, 2022
Most recent cycle
45
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$15,341/mo
Connecticut median
Private Room
$16,425/mo
Connecticut median

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Arden Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hamden, Connecticut with 271 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
271
Avg Residents/Day
219.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1973
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
South Central Ct
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
45
Weighted Score
235.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (94)

F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Mar 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0773Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Jan 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Dec 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 64 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$101,228
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 25, 2023
$13,397
FineFeb 28, 2024
$15,642
FineOct 19, 2023
$72,189

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.53 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.29 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.1%
RN Turnover
71.4%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EGERT, USHER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual40%Jun 3, 2024
MENDLOVIC, BARRY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual20%Jun 3, 2024
PASKES, JOEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual40%Jun 3, 2024
PERERA, CHANNACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 3, 2024
BENNETT, JILLW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 3, 2024
DIAZ, FREDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 3, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Arden Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Connecticut facilities
Arden Care Center
Hamden, CTCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $101,228
Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Hamden, CT1.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center
Hamden, CT2.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Whitney Center
Hamden, CT2.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation
North Haven, CT3.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,033
Leeway, INC
New Haven, CT3.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows
Woodbridge, CT4.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Arden Care Center
Hamden, CT · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$101,228
Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Hamden, CT
1.1 mi3/54/54/5None recorded
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center
Hamden, CT
2.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Whitney Center
Hamden, CT
2.0 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation
North Haven, CT
3.6 mi2/51/53/5$10,033
Leeway, INC
New Haven, CT
3.6 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows
Woodbridge, CT
4.0 mi4/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Arden Care Center?▾
Arden Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Arden Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Connecticut is $15,341/month for a semi-private room and $16,425/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Arden Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Arden Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Arden Care Center had 45 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 26, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $101,228.
What are the staffing levels at Arden Care Center?▾
Arden Care Center provides 3.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, 0.89 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.1%.
How many beds does Arden Care Center have?▾
Arden Care Center has 271 certified beds with an average of 219.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Highbridge Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Arden Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Connecticut, including 3 in Hamden. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Arden Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Arden Care Center has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 118 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Highbridge Healthcare

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →