Whitney Center
200 Leeder Hill Dr · Hamden, CT · 06517 · 2032816745
59 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
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.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 7, 2022
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 24, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 31, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075290 · certified since January 4, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.