FPoor · score 24/100 · #173 of 191 in Connecticut
Arden Care Center
850 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514 · 271 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Connecticut
44 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 196)bottom quarter
$87,831 in fines in 3 years
Why Arden Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Connecticut nursing homes in the same size band (large, 271 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Arden Care Center at a Glance
F
24/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.53 h.
42<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 196.
5<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
31<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $87,831 fines, 0 denials.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Connecticut, large facilities · CMS record 075228 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address850 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Phone2032813500
CountySouth Central Ct
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds271
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center - Hamden, CT · 150 beds
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Connecticut
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60) — above median
2
Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center - Hamden, CT · 153 beds
- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Connecticut
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — top 10%
3
Whitney Center - Hamden, CT · 59 beds
- Staffing 2.6 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Connecticut
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52) — below median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.