Arden Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
member in the median of the road, and directed him/her into her car to go back to the facility. RN #4 indicated Resident #3 went into her car and was brought back to the facility without incident. RN #4 explained Resident #3 resided on a secured unit and it was discovered that a locked door was left slightly ajar and Resident #3 was able to leave the unit via that door. Interview and clinical record review with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 9/29/25 at 12:02 PM identified Resident #3 resided on a secure unit. The DON explained after viewing the video surveillance, it was discovered a staff member entered the unit but failed to ensure the door completely latched to lock and Resident #3 was able to exit the unit via that unlocked door. The DON identified Resident #3 was able to exit the unit through the unlatched door but was immediately observed at the bottom of the stairs while attempting to exit by NA #2 and was not out of sight at any time after exiting the door and going down the stairs. Interview with the DON on 9/30/25 at 11:50 AM identified it was the expectation that when a staff member enters or exits a secured unit, they need to ensure the door was locked before walking away. The DON explained that the staff member who entered through the door at the time Resident #3 exited, should have ensured the door was closed and/or locked behind them before walking away from the door. Review of the facility policy titled Dementia: Care of Patient, last revised 6/1/21, directed, in part, to monitor for elopement risk and safety to self and/or others (e.g., swallowing objects, environmental factors, intrusive wandering, etc.).
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ARDEN CARE CENTER in HAMDEN, CT inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in HAMDEN, CT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from ARDEN CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.