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ARDEN CARE CENTER

850 MIX AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06514 · CCN 075228

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Inspection history vs Connecticut & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$110,546

Number of fines

4

Number of penalties

4

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE

Facilities in chain

4

Chain avg overall

3.30 / 5

Inspection citations (85)4 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

1. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2026-01-21 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2026-01-21 · Health · corrected 2026-02-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-12-18 · Health · corrected 2026-02-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-12-18 · Health · corrected 2026-02-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-12-18 · Health · corrected 2026-02-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-12-01 · Health · corrected 2026-02-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-29 · Health · corrected 2025-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-08-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-08-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-08-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-22 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. CF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for minimal harm

20. DF0584Honor 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.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-02-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-02-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-09-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-06-20 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2024-05-13 · Health · corrected 2024-06-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-03-20 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. JF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-06

    Immediate jeopardy

46. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-02-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-11-06 · Health · corrected 2023-12-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-11-06 · Health · corrected 2023-12-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2023-11-06 · Health · corrected 2023-12-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-06 · Health · corrected 2023-12-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-06 · Health · corrected 2023-12-18

    Actual harm

56. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-11-06 · Health · corrected 2023-12-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-10-27

    Immediate jeopardy

58. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-21 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-08-21 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-21 · Health · corrected 2023-09-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-10-04

    Immediate jeopardy

65. DF0761Ensure 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.2023-07-25 · Health · corrected 2023-10-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-06-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-04-29

    Immediate jeopardy

70. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-06-07 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-06-07 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-06-07 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-06-07 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-06-07 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2022-06-07 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-06-07 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. EF0584Honor 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.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. EF0688Provide 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.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-10-24 · Health · corrected 2019-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Other facilities in HAMDEN

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.