ElderGrade
B

81.6/100

Above average

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

2798 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

CMS 3/5 stars #4 of 23 in South Central Ct County (203) 288-6230
Certified beds
150
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 29.6/30 Staffing 18/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

29.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.5 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 42% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.92 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.50 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.63 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 24 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 19, 2024 (1 year ago).

F Sep 19, 2024 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 19, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 19, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 19, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE MAYER FAMILY, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
FIORE, MICHAEL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MAYER, GIORGIO Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center? +

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (81.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.92 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 24 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.