Nursing homes › Connecticut › Arden Care Center
850 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514 · (203) 281-3500 · 271 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 190 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Highbridge Healthcare, a group operating 6 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $418,165 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.53 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 3.29. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 89 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-15 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-03-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-03-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-03-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-03-09 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-02-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-17 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-01-21 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-01-21 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-01-21 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-01-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-01-21 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2025-12-18 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-15 |
| 2025-12-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-15 |
| 2025-12-01 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-12-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-12-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-09-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-13 |
| 2025-08-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-26 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-26 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-07-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-02-26 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-14 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-28 | Fine | $15,642 |
| 2023-10-19 | Fine | $72,189 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGERT, USHER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 06/03/2024 |
| MENDLOVIC, BARRY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 06/03/2024 |
| PASKES, JOEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 06/03/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Arden Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 075228), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/arden-care-center-hamden-ct/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075228. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.