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WHITNEY REHABILITATION CARE CENTER

2798 WHITNEY AVENUE, HAMDEN, CT 06518
Score: 60 / 100

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 60/100. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is near the national average, with 3.74 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.74 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.42 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.47 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Sep 18, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 6 Minor 🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0804 Severity F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.7% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 31.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 32.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
150
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14