HAMDEN REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

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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 3.1 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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