Public Record
Arden Care Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 271
- Avg. residents per day
- 223.4
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 121
- Inspections on file
- 27
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-09
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Citations
121 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0687Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0745Generalpotential for harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0500Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0344Generalpotential for harm
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
- 0325Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- 0281Generalpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0225Generalpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0100Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0790Generalpotential for harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor 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.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure 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.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0570Generalno actual harm
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0559Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0760Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure 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.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure 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.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0541Generalpotential for harm
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0225Generalpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide 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.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor 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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 17 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Arden Care Center?
- Arden Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hamden, CT, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 075228.
- What is the CMS rating for Arden Care Center?
- Arden Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Arden Care Center have?
- Arden Care Center is certified for 271 beds. It serves an average of 223.4 residents per day.
- How many citations does Arden Care Center have?
- Arden Care Center has 121 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Arden Care Center last inspected?
- Arden Care Center was last inspected on March 9, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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