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.
June 7, 2022
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 8, 2022.
June 7, 2022
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 July 8, 2022.
June 7, 2022
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 July 8, 2022.
June 7, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 8, 2022.
June 7, 2022
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 8, 2022.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
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 December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
October 24, 2019
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2019.
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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