ARDEN CARE CENTER

Arden Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 850 Mix Ave in Hamden, Connecticut 06514, within South Central CT county. The facility operates with 271 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Arden Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 1 out of 5, which measures nurse staffing levels relative to resident census and case mix. The quality measure rating of 4 out of 5 indicates performance on clinical outcome metrics that exceeds what is seen in many comparable facilities nationally. This dimension covers measures such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked health indicators among residents. Arden Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state insurance programs. Families and individuals researching placement should contact the facility directly at (203) 281-3500 to confirm current bed availability, specific services offered, and any applicable private-pay arrangements or supplemental insurance coverage that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Arden Care Center presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 1 star and the individual ratings for health inspections and staffing are below the national average, while the quality measure rating of 4 stars is above average. The national overall average for CMS-rated nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hour data, and individual quality measure breakdowns. This data, updated periodically by CMS, provides the most comprehensive publicly available picture of a facility's operational and clinical profile.