Nursing Homes · Hamden, CT
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Arden Care Center
850 Mix Ave · Hamden, CT 06514 · 271 certified beds
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About Arden Care Center
Arden Care Center is a nursing home in Hamden, Connecticut. Its capacity is 271 beds, above the South Central CT County median of 114 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Highbridge Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 94 citations, the most recent on April 15, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.49 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Hamden. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (94)
Records from October 2019 to April 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 15, 2026.
December 1, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
December 1, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
December 1, 2025
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
September 29, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 13, 2025.
August 26, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 7, 2025.
August 26, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 7, 2025.
August 26, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 7, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $87,831
February 28, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,642 against this nursing home on February 28, 2024.
October 19, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $72,189 against this nursing home on October 19, 2023.
July 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,397 against this nursing home on July 25, 2023.
Staffing
3.49 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.33 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of Highbridge Healthcare, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.7 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 2.3 for staffing, 3.7 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Connecticut.
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