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Nursing homes in Hamden, Connecticut

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4Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
633Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
4Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
4Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in Hamden

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

48 homes

Arden Care Center

850 Mix Ave · Hamden, CT

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

271 certified beds0.4 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center

2798 Whitney Avenue · Hamden, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

150 certified beds1.6 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Whitney Center

200 Leeder Hill Dr · Hamden, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

59 certified beds2.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1270 Sherman Ave · Hamden, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

153 certified beds1.0 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation

163 Quinnipiac Avenue · North Haven, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds3.4 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Grimes Center

1354 Chapel St · New Haven, CT

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

114 certified beds4.9 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Leeway

40 Albert Street · New Haven, CT

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

30 certified beds3.7 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

38 Talmadge Avenue · East Haven, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

90 certified beds8.4 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Autumn Lake Healthcare at the Willows

225 Amity Rd · Woodbridge, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

90 certified beds4.3 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods

451 North High Street · East Haven, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds6.4 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Advanced Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

169 Davenport Avenue · New Haven, CT

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

226 certified beds5.4 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Mary Wade Home

118 Clinton Ave · New Haven, CT

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

45 certified beds4.7 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

New Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

181 Clifton Street · New Haven, CT

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

150 certified beds5.1 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

West Haven Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

310 Terrace Ave · West Haven, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

98 certified beds7.1 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab West Haven

308 Savin Avenue · West Haven, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

90 certified beds8.3 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Evergreen Woods

88 Notch Hill Road · North Branford, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

50 certified beds9.5 mi from Hamden centerMedicare

Skyview Rehab and Nursing

35 Marc Drive · Wallingford, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

97 certified beds6.3 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Masonicare Health Center

22 Masonic Avenue · Wallingford, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

260 certified beds6.9 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

181 E Main St · Wallingford, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

130 certified beds7.9 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Orange Health Care Center

225 Boston Post Rd · Orange, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

60 certified beds8.6 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation

41 Skokorat Street · Seymour, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

128 certified beds7.5 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Ark Healthcare & Rehabilitation at Branford Hills

189 Alps Road · Branford, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

190 certified beds8.6 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Civita Care Center at Cheshire

745 Highland Avenue · Cheshire, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds9.7 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Elim Park Baptist Home

140 Cook Hill Rd · Cheshire, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

90 certified beds6.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Glendale

4 Hazel Ave · Naugatuck, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds8.9 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation

89 Weid Drive · Naugatuck, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

126 certified beds8.8 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center

45 Maltby Street · Shelton, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

206 certified beds10.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation

584 Long Hill Ave · Shelton, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds11.6 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes

5 Lake Road · Shelton, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

106 certified beds11.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Gardner Heights Health Care Center

172 Rocky Rest Road · Shelton, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

124 certified beds11.3 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab Guilford

10 Boston Post Rd · Guilford, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

90 certified beds15.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

The Guilford House

109 West Lake Avenue · Guilford, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

75 certified beds10.9 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center

195 Platt Street · Milford, CT

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds12.7 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Civita Care Center at Milford

2028 Bridgeport Ave · Milford, CT

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds13.6 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Civita Care Center at West River

245 Orange Avenue · Milford, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds12.5 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Bradley Home Infirmary/pavilion

320 Colony Street · Meriden, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

30 certified beds13.1 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Meriden

845 Paddock Ave · Meriden, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

115 certified beds11.4 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Meriden Health and Rehab

360 Broad Street, Ste 1 · Meriden, CT

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

90 certified beds12.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Silver Springs Care Center

33 Roy St · Meriden, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

158 certified beds11.6 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Apple Rehab Coccomo

33 Cone Ave · Meriden, CT

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

100 certified beds13.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Connecticut Baptist Homes

292 Thorpe Avenue · Meriden, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (church related)

60 certified beds12.6 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

The Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center

380 Crown Street · Meriden, CT

Medicare overall rating★☆☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

60 certified beds11.8 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center

3396 E Main Street · Waterbury, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

75 certified beds11.9 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Twin Maples Healthcare

809 New Haven Road #r · Durham, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

44 certified beds12.9 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

177 Whitewood Road · Waterbury, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

120 certified beds16.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Livewell Connecticut

1261 South Main Street · Plantsville, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds13.5 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabili

261 Summit Street · Plantsville, CT

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

150 certified beds14.8 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Complete Care at Middlebury

778 Middlebury Rd · Middlebury, CT

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

58 certified beds15.2 mi from Hamden centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside Hamden city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Hamden2.50
Connecticut2.99
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Hamden (4 facilities), Connecticut (191 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Hamden3 hr 32 min
Connecticut3 hr 44 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Hamden: average of 4 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Hamden37%
Connecticut37%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Hamden: average of 4 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

Understand your options

Nursing home information for Hamden

This directory lists 4 nursing homes in Hamden, Connecticut, with 633 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 2.5 stars, below the national average of 3.0 stars: 0 homes hold four or five stars and 1 has one or two.

By ownership, 75% are for-profit and 25% non-profit. 1 home is a candidate for it. 1 home carries the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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Planning your search in Hamden

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in Hamden

How many nursing homes are in Hamden?

There are 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Hamden, with 633 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Hamden have the highest Medicare rating?

Hamden Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (3 stars), Whitney Center (3 stars), Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center (3 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Hamden?

2.5 out of 5 across 4 rated homes, compared with 3.0 for Connecticut as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Hamden accept Medicaid?

4 of the 4 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Connecticut.

Are any nursing homes in Hamden on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.