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Federal Nursing-Home Survey Record

ARDEN CARE CENTER

CCN 075228 · 850 MIX AVE, HAMDEN, CT, 06514 · Operated within the HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCARE chain

Does ARDEN CARE CENTER have a federal violation or abuse history?

According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), ARDEN CARE CENTER (CCN 075228), in HAMDEN, CT, has federal inspection findings on its record. CMS currently displays its federal abuse icon for this facility — a flag CMS assigns under its own published methodology for abuse-related citations (deficiency tag F600 and related). CMS also lists the facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program; a candidate is not on the active watch list. In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 38 deficiencies; the most serious carries scope/severity E on CMS's A–L scale. Citations from earlier inspection cycles appear in the dated timeline below as historical findings, not current ones. CMS has $110,546 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. This page restates the federal record as published by CMS and draws no conclusion of its own. Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.

The Federal Record

CMS has flagged this facility with its federal abuse icon.

Below is this facility's federal survey record as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.

Federal Abuse Icon

Federal abuse icon on file

CMS displays its abuse icon for facilities it has cited for resident abuse under its own published methodology (deficiency tag F600 and related). This is the government's own flag, restated here.

F600 — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

SFF Candidate

A candidate for the federal Special Focus Facility watch list

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program. It is not on the active watch list.

Scope & Severity — current cycle

ANo Harm
BNo Harm
CNo Harm
DPotential
EPotential
FPotential
GActual Harm
HActual Harm
IActual Harm
JImm. Jeopardy
KImm. Jeopardy
LImm. Jeopardy

CMS's own A–L scope/severity grid. Plotted cells mark this facility's most recent (current-cycle) citations, as on file with federal regulators (CMS).

Civil money penalties on file

$110,546

CMS has $110,546 in civil money penalties on file against this facility.

Overall CMS star rating: this facility vs the CMS-published state average

This facility: 1  ·  CMS state average: 3.0

Side-by-side with the CMS-published Overall CMS star rating for this state. This is the government's own published state average — not a CareSentinel-computed figure or delta.

Deficiency timeline — full federal history

2026-03-09
CURRENT CYCLE
F657S/S E

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2026-03-09
CURRENT CYCLE
F580S/S D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2026-03-09
CURRENT CYCLE
F656S/S D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-03-09
CURRENT CYCLE
F687S/S D

Provide appropriate foot care.

2026-02-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F745S/S D

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

2026-02-17
CURRENT CYCLE
F656S/S D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-01-21
CURRENT CYCLE
F760S/S E

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2026-01-21
CURRENT CYCLE
F609S/S D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2026-01-21
CURRENT CYCLE
F773S/S D

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

2026-01-21
CURRENT CYCLE
F658S/S D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2026-01-21
CURRENT CYCLE
F610S/S D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-12-18
CURRENT CYCLE
F552S/S D

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

2025-12-18
CURRENT CYCLE
F755S/S D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-12-18
CURRENT CYCLE
F760S/S D

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-12-01
CURRENT CYCLE
F755S/S D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-12-01
CURRENT CYCLE
F602S/S D

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

2025-12-01
CURRENT CYCLE
F658S/S D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-09-29
CURRENT CYCLE
F689S/S D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-08-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F610S/S D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-08-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F600S/S D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-08-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F580S/S D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2025-07-22
CURRENT CYCLE
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F553S/S E

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F812S/S E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F657S/S E

Develop 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
CURRENT CYCLE
F921S/S D

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F550S/S D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F584S/S D

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.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F604S/S D

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F686S/S D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F689S/S D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F692S/S D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F761S/S D

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.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F790S/S D

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F880S/S D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F883S/S D

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2025-02-26
CURRENT CYCLE
F570S/S C

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

2025-01-16
HISTORICAL
F684S/S E

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-01-16
HISTORICAL
F657S/S E

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2024-11-07
HISTORICAL
F658S/S D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2024-11-07
HISTORICAL
F602S/S D

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

2024-10-07
HISTORICAL
F600S/S D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-06-20
HISTORICAL
F550S/S D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2024-05-13
HISTORICAL
F559S/S D

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

2024-03-20
HISTORICAL
F600S/S D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-03-07
HISTORICAL
F760S/S J

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2024-03-07
HISTORICAL
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-03-07
HISTORICAL
F610S/S D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2024-03-07
HISTORICAL
F580S/S D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-03-07
HISTORICAL
F761S/S D

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.

2024-03-07
HISTORICAL
F600S/S D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-02-28
HISTORICAL
F600S/S D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-02-28
HISTORICAL
F580S/S D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-02-28
HISTORICAL
F695S/S D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-02-28
HISTORICAL
F609S/S D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2023-11-06
HISTORICAL
F689S/S G

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-11-06
HISTORICAL
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2023-11-06
HISTORICAL
F842S/S D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2023-11-06
HISTORICAL
F660S/S D

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Each citation below is a federal survey finding, dated and labeled with its CMS deficiency tag, as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Older inspection cycles are de-emphasized; only the most recent cycle is current.

Document what happened

Were you or a loved one harmed at ARDEN CARE CENTER?

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Step 1 of 3 · What happened

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What happened? Select all that apply.

Physical injury

Skin & wounds

Medical & clinical

Safety & abuse

Loss

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