Whitney Center
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- Double Room, Single Room, Suite
- Resident rating
- 4.3 of 5 (6 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 59
- Amenities listed
- 24
About Whitney Center
Whitney Center is a not-for-profit senior living community in Hamden, Connecticut, founded in 1979. The 15-acre campus sits near Lake Whitney on the town's west side, about 10 minutes north of New Haven. Hamden itself is a town of roughly 60,000 residents.
A volunteer board of directors oversees the community's operations. The setting is residential and quiet, with access to New Haven's urban amenities nearby. Whitney Center emphasizes opportunities for residents to remain active through cultural, educational, and volunteer pursuits, as well as social and recreational programs.
It offers assisted living communities, heritage oaks, independent living residences, sunset gardens, memory care facilities, golden years haven, skilled nursing facilities, and maplewood place. Residents have access to 24 listed amenities and services spanning dining options, fitness center, outdoor spaces, recreational activities, social activities, technology access, transportation services, and wellness services. Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 59 certified beds.
Living options
- Assisted Living Communities
- Heritage Oaks
- Independent Living Residences
- Sunset Gardens
- Memory Care Facilities
- Golden Years Haven
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Maplewood Place
Pricing at Whitney Center
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Amenities & services
Dining Options
- Cafeteria
- Private Dining Room
- Outdoor Patio
Fitness Center
- Cardio Equipment
- Weight Training Machines
- Group Classes
Outdoor Spaces
- Gardens
- Walking Trails
- Patio Areas
Recreational Activities
- Swimming Pool
- Billiards Room
- Game Lounge
Social Activities
- Game Nights
- Movie Screenings
- Craft Workshops
Technology Access
- Wi-Fi Throughout
- Computer Lab
- Library Resources
Transportation Services
- Shuttle Service
- Public Transit Access
- Parking Facilities
Wellness Services
- Massage Therapy
- Yoga Classes
- Health Workshops
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 59 certified beds. Benchmarked against 192 rated nursing homes in Connecticut.
Overall
About the CT average (3.0)
Health inspections
About the CT average (2.8)
Staffing
Above the CT average (3.2)
Quality measures
Below the CT average (3.6)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 3h 32m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 52m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 40m |
| Nurse aide | 2h 1m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 64% (avg 38 of 59 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1979 (47 years)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.4% per year
Location
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Reviews of Whitney Center
4.3 out of 5 · Based on 6 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 550%
- 433%
- 317%
- 20%
- 10%
What families mention about Whitney Center
- Meals & dining3 mentions · 4.0
“It was served in a fine dining room where the waitstaff wore tuxedo shirts and bow ties and the food was very high quality.”
- Facility & rooms2 mentions · 4.0
“It was served in a fine dining room where the waitstaff wore tuxedo shirts and bow ties and the food was very high quality.”
- 4.0- coastalrunner95
It was served in a fine dining room where the waitstaff wore tuxedo shirts and bow ties and the food was very high quality.
- 3.0- lightman76
The meals are not the best, but there is a lot of variety and good hearty portions.
- 5.0- lighthoney68
She was very happy with the dinner.
- 5.0- westerndiver63
I had a meal there and it was very well done.
- 4.0- delightfulcrash31
Everything was under one roof and you don\u2019t need another facility.
- 5.0- tancar99
It looked good, and we would have been satisfied if we could afford it.
How Whitney Center compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Whitney Center and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney CenterThis page | Nursing Homes | 4.3 | 6 | Hamden, CT |
| Arden House Care And Rehabilitation Center | Nursing Homes | 3.3 | 3 | Hamden, CT |
| Sister Anne Virginie Grimes Health Center | Nursing Homes | 4.0 | 1 | New Haven, CT |
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