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Whitney Center
200 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517
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Whitney Center Description
Whitney Center is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is about 2.8 miles outside New Haven, Connecticut. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of the Whitney Center highlight its exceptional staff, facilities, and community atmosphere. Residents and visitors alike praise the center for its attentive and friendly staff, ranging from nurses to housekeeping, and the high quality of care provided. The food receives special mention for its variety and quality, with some comparing it to high-class restaurants.
The center's amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, a post office, and on-site doctors, ensure that everything residents might need is conveniently located under one roof. The apartments are described as spacious, with plenty of closet space and some featuring lovely views and amenities like bird feeders.
Activities and social events, such as game nights, trips to local shops, and weekly movie nights, are frequently mentioned, contributing to a vibrant community life. The center is also noted for its ability to create an empowering environment for residents, making it a place where many have formed lasting friendships.
While some reviews mention the center's cost as a consideration, the overall sentiment is that the Whitney Center offers a valuable and enriching experience for its residents. The presence of a health-care unit staffed with capable nurses adds to the sense of security and well-being among residents and their families.
Despite its many positives, some have noted the size of the community as a drawback, preferring a smaller setting. However, the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing satisfaction with their decision to choose the Whitney Center for themselves or their loved ones.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 4, 1979
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 59
Total current residents: 28
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $12155
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-18 | D | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-18 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-28 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-10-28 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-09 | G | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-24 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-30 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-30 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | B | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-30 | C | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-09-08 | 2020-10-13 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-07-03 | 2018-08-13 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-11-17 | $12,155 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is New Haven which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 130,322 (small city).
- The average income is $92,054, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 54.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 140 days of rain, 24 days of snow and 200 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.48 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.76 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.17 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.03 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.29 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 134.0, Moderate Days 47.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Whitneyville Food Center
0.5 miles awayPriceRite
1.0 miles awayShoprite
1.4 miles awayStop & Shop
1.7 miles awayAldi
1.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
State & Ridge
1.4 miles awayProspect/Canner
1.6 miles awayWhitney/Cold Spring
1.6 miles awayCanner/Whitney
1.7 miles awayDivinity
1.7 miles awayBanks
Connex
1.4 miles awayWells Fargo
1.5 miles awayBank of America
1.8 miles awayStart Community Bank
2.4 miles awayCitizens Bank
2.5 miles awayHospitals
Yale Health Center
2.3 miles awayGrimes Center
2.8 miles awayYale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
2.8 miles awayConnecticut Mental Health Center
3.1 miles awayYale New Haven Hospital
3.1 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayRite Aid
1.5 miles awayApex
2.0 miles awayCommunity Health Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayWalgreens
2.5 miles awayDentists
Pearl Dental Care
0.9 miles awayParkway Dental
1.0 miles awayDr. Dental
1.4 miles awayAspen Dental
1.8 miles awayEast Rock Dental LLC
1.9 miles awayParks
John P. De Nicola Park
0.1 miles awayGlacial Kettle
0.3 miles awayEli Whitney Park
0.6 miles awayVillano Park
0.7 miles awayBassett Park
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Kings Acres
3.6 miles awayConnecticut Post Mall
9.6 miles awayHawley Lane Mall
14.4 miles awayBrass Mill Center
14.6 miles awayWestfield Meriden
15.1 miles awayCulture
Act 2 Theater
1.2 miles awayJones Auditorium
1.2 miles awayLyman Center for the Performing Arts
1.7 miles awayLittle Theatre
2.6 miles awayOff Broadway Theater
2.6 miles awayRestaurants
Soup Girl
0.5 miles awayThai Smile
0.5 miles awaySakura
0.9 miles awayAkropolis
1.0 miles awayTangra Biryani Point
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