HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
1270 SHERMAN AVE, Hamden, CT 06514
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 153-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hamden, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.0%) is above the Connecticut average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 153 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hamden, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.0% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (85% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (42% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.3% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (57% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Hamden.
How is HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.0% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Hamden?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Hamden
Hamden sits in New Haven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 148,857 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $71,370
- Median home value
- $252,300
Demographics for New Haven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hamden.
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