Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center
Hamden, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075246) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (203) 288-6230 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.6%.
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hamden, Connecticut, operating with 150 certified beds and an average daily census of 135.8 residents. The facility has been federally certified since December 1975 and is owned under a for-profit individual ownership structure. It is part of The Mayer Family chain, which operates 11 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars; Whitney's own ratings run somewhat above this chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whitney holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Breaking this down further: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it does not carry a Special Focus Facility designation. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 41.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 150 certified beds with an average daily census of 135.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit individual ownership structure and is part of The Mayer Family chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since December 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2032886230 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2032886230 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075246?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.