Whitney Center
Hamden, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075290) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 281-6745 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whitney Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of about 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Whitney Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Whitney Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Whitney Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Hamden, Connecticut (South Central CT county), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 1979. The facility has 59 certified beds and an average daily census of 49.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whitney Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.63, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for Whitney Center. No chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months is indicated in the available data.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record and details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whitney Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Whitney Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per day, with 22.6% nursing turnover and a staffing star rating of 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Whitney Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Whitney Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Whitney Center has 59 certified beds and an average daily census of 49.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Whitney Center is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Whitney Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 4, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Whitney Center scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2032816745 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS dataset does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2032816745 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Whitney Center's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075290?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.