32 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (5 deficiencies)
Hamden, CT
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $110,546 in total fines with 32 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
850 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT
(203) 281-3500
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
271
Certified beds
Average residents
226
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Highbridge Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1973-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.35
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.98
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.44
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.52
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
52%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
30%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.3 |
2.1
1.2 pts worse
|
1.9
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.5
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 78.7% |
87.5%
8.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
14.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.7% |
93.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.3% |
3.4%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 64.3% |
17.1%
47.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
52.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.1% |
6.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.5% |
17.3%
6.8 pts better
|
19.6%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.7% |
19.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.9% |
18.1%
0.2 pts better
|
16.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.3% |
18.4%
0.1 pts better
|
14.9%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
0.9%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.7% |
24.8%
4.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.0% |
4.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 57.7% |
70.5%
12.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
24 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.9% |
11.1%
6.2 pts better
|
12.0%
7.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.5%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 59.8% |
69.7%
9.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
19.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.3% |
25.0%
3.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-04-24
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-04-24
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-04-24
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2025-04-24
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-24
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-24
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-28
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-04-24
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-08-08
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2020-01-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-01-02
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2020-01-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2020-01-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-02
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Not marked corrected
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-19
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-19
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-19
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-02-19
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-02-15
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-02-15
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-02-15
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-02-12
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-12
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-02-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-11-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-31
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-12-02
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-02
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2024-06-17
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-09-08
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-29
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-06-01
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-06-01
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-01
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2019-12-05
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $15,642
Fine
Fine · fine $72,189
Fine
Fine · fine $13,397
Fine
Fine · fine $9,318
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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