4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Hamden, CT
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1270 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT
(203) 281-7555
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
153
Certified beds
Average residents
134
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.17
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.84 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.47
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.28 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.05
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.58
RN + LPN hours · state 1.54 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.51
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.41 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.24
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.46 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.44
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.32
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.28
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,812
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
42.58
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9955
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
4.26
Baseline 18.13% · Performance 19.46% · Measure score 4.26 · Achievement 4.26 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
6.82
Baseline 4.94% · Performance 5.80% · Measure score 6.82 · Achievement 6.82 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
3.11
Baseline 50.00% · Performance 50.97% · Measure score 3.11 · Achievement 3.11 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.84
Baseline 4.03 hours · Performance 3.89 hours · Measure score 2.84 · Achievement 2.84 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.98% |
10.72%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 238 · Observed rate 10.08% · Lower 95% interval 7.74% |
| Discharge to community | 59.07% |
50.57%
8.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 228 · Observed rate 47.37% · Lower 95% interval 51.61% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.82 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 80% |
95.27%
15.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 108 · Denominator 135 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.74% |
0.77%
About the same
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 135 |
| Discharge self-care score | 31.17% |
53.69%
22.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 77 |
| Discharge mobility score | 14.29% |
50.94%
36.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 77 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.74% |
2.29%
1.6 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 135 · Adjusted rate 0.69% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.8% |
7.12%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 125 · Observed rate 4.8% · Lower 95% interval 3.71% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.45% |
8.2%
6.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 207 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 22.55% |
42%
19.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 204 |
| Discharge function score | 41.56% |
56.45%
14.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 77 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 94.57% |
95.95%
1.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 87 · Denominator 92 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 10.39% |
25.2%
14.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 77 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
2.1
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 2.8 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
1.5
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 65.0% |
87.5%
22.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
28.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 68.8% · Q2 64.0% · Q3 63.3% · Q4 64.1% · 4Q avg 65.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.0% |
93.5%
13.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
15.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 80.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.2% |
3.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.4% · Q2 3.5% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
17.1%
15.4 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.8% |
6.4%
4.6 pts better
|
5.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.6% |
17.3%
6.7 pts better
|
19.6%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 9.3% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 10.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 34.1% |
19.4%
14.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
17.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 32.9% · Q3 36.0% · Q4 33.8% · 4Q avg 34.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 28.3% |
18.1%
10.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
12 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.8% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 31.4% · Q4 29.9% · 4Q avg 28.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.5% |
18.4%
7.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.1% · Q2 22.7% · Q3 28.0% · Q4 21.3% · 4Q avg 25.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.5% |
0.9%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.4% |
24.8%
7.4 pts better
|
19.8%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 17.8% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 17.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.8% |
4.4%
2.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.9% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 56.6% |
70.5%
13.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
25.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 62.9% · Q2 54.2% · Q3 54.3% · Q4 53.6% · 4Q avg 56.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.0% |
11.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.0% · Observed 14.9% · Expected 12.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% |
1.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 55.2% |
69.7%
14.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
24.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 55.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 34.5% |
25.0%
9.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
10.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 34.5% · Observed 41.0% · Expected 28.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-04
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-11-29
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-11-29
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2021-11-29
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2021-11-29
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-06-26
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-06-26
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2019-06-26
Inspection history
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-19
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-21
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-21
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-21
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-06
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-06
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 2021-11-10
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 2021-11-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-11-10
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2021-11-10
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2021-11-10
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-11-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-11-10
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2021-11-10
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2021-11-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Health
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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