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Whitney Center

Contact Information:
200 Leeder Hill Dr  
Hamden, Connecticut 06517  
Phone Number: (203) 281-6745  

Whitney Center Facility Information

Number of Certified Beds 59 Sprinkler Systems Fully Sprinklered
Total Residents 57 Part of a Chain No
Precent of Beds Occupied 97% Located Within Hospital No
Resident and Family Conseling Resident & Family Counseling Company Type Non profit - Corporation
Medicare/Medicaid Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
 

Whitney Center Nursing Home Staff

Average number of registered nurse (rn) hours per day per resident. 0.92
Average number of licensed practical or vocational nurse hours per day per nursing home resident. 0.51
Total number of hours worked by nursing staff for each resident in the nursing home. 1.43
Average number of certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours worked each week per resident. 2.27

Whitney Center Resident Information

Percent of High Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 19%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 90%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 20%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 4%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 5%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight: 6%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 0%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 80%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 0%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: Not Available - This facility has too few residents at the moment to give an accurate report. Please contact the nursing home directly to obtain current information.
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 44%
Percent of Long Term Nursing Home Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 13%
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: Not Available - This facility has too few residents at the moment to give an accurate report. Please contact the nursing home directly to obtain current information.
Percent of Low-Risk Long Term Nursing Home Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 43%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season: 83%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: Not Available - This facility has too few residents at the moment to give an accurate report. Please contact the nursing home directly to obtain current information.
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination: 62%
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Delirium: Not Available - This facility has too few residents at the moment to give an accurate report. Please contact the nursing home directly to obtain current information.
Percent of Short Term Nursing Home Residents With Pressure Sores: Not Available - This facility has too few residents at the moment to give an accurate report. Please contact the nursing home directly to obtain current information.


Nursing Home Violations by Whitney Center
Health Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Quality Care Deficiencies 03/18/2005 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 03/18/2005 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Administration Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment Deficiencies 03/13/2006 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. Isolated Actual harm
Quality Care Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents. Isolated Actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment Deficiencies 03/13/2006 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies 03/13/2006 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Safety Violations:
Category: Date: Specific Violation: Scope: Level of Harm Caused:
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies 06/27/2005 proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transport of oxygen. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies 03/27/2006 portable fire extinguishers. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Contruction Deficiencies 03/27/2006 a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies 03/27/2006 corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies 03/27/2006 did not have a written emergency evacuation plan. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress Deficiencies 03/27/2006 corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies 03/27/2006 a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies 03/27/2006 properly maintained smoke detectors. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies 03/27/2006 proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 03/27/2006 fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies 03/27/2006 walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm