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WHITNEY CENTER is a non profit - corporation facility in HAMDEN, CT with 59 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 30 deficiency records on file.

200 LEEDER HILL DR, HAMDEN, CT 06517

Phone: 2032816745

Overall Rating

4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
075290
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
59
Residents
29
In Hospital
No
County
South Central Ct
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.34 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.67
CNA Hours
2.10
Total Nursing Hours
4.11 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.24
Nursing Turnover
31.6%
RN Turnover
8.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About WHITNEY CENTER

WHITNEY CENTER operates 59 certified beds in HAMDEN, CT with approximately 29 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 30 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.11 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.34 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, WHITNEY CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 31.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (30 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0580

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2022 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2022 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2022 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2022 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2022 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2022 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 30, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0883

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

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0659

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

B — Pattern - No harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 38.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 86.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 86.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 87.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 15.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 28.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 44.8% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for WHITNEY CENTER?
WHITNEY CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at WHITNEY CENTER?
WHITNEY CENTER reports 4.11 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.34 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 31.6%.
How many beds does WHITNEY CENTER have?
WHITNEY CENTER has 59 certified beds with approximately 29 residents. The facility is located at 200 LEEDER HILL DR, HAMDEN, CT 06517.
Does WHITNEY CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, WHITNEY CENTER has 30 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has WHITNEY CENTER received any fines or penalties?
No, WHITNEY CENTER has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns WHITNEY CENTER?
WHITNEY CENTER is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was WHITNEY CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for WHITNEY CENTER was on Dec 4, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for WHITNEY CENTER?
WHITNEY CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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