Whitney Center
200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517 · (203) 281-6745
Non profit - Corporation · 59 certified beds
Whitney Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2024, found 10 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.December 4, 2024 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.December 4, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 4, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.December 4, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 4, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 4, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.December 4, 2024 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 4, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.December 4, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 4, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.63 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.42 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.53 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 22.6% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 59 |
| Average residents per day | 49.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Hamden · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center Hamden · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Arden Care Center Hamden · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills Branford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Guilford House Guilford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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