WHITNEY REHABILITATION CARE CENTER

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 2798 Whitney Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut 06518. The facility operates with 150 certified beds and is classified under for-profit individual ownership. 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 higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities. Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state-conducted inspections that assess regulatory compliance and care standards. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, which measures the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional outcomes. Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state insurance programs. Prospective residents or their representatives are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (203) 288-6230 to inquire about private pay options, insurance coverage specifics, and current bed availability. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed but generally average performance profile. The overall 3-star rating places Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center at the national midpoint, neither among the lowest- nor highest-rated facilities in the country. The 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings similarly reflect performance in line with national norms. The 4-star quality measure rating is a notable distinction, suggesting stronger-than-average outcomes on the clinical metrics tracked by CMS. Located in the South Central Connecticut county region, the facility serves the Hamden community and surrounding areas within the greater New Haven region.