Arden House in Hamden, CT operates as a skilled nursing facility, providing around-the-clock clinical oversight for residents who need a higher level of medical attention. Licensed nurses monitor vital signs, manage medications and coordinate care, while the on-site rehabilitation department delivers targeted physical therapy designed to help residents regain or maintain mobility. Short-term respite stays are also available, giving family caregivers a break and allowing individuals to receive professional care in a fully staffed setting.

Beyond direct medical treatment, the care team develops individualized plans that cover daily living assistance, wound care, fall prevention and post-hospital recovery goals. Residents have access to social services, discharge planning and regular physician visits, ensuring continuity of care. The facility’s interdisciplinary approach keeps therapists, nurses, dietitians and social workers in communication so that changes in a resident’s condition are addressed quickly.

Accommodation options range from private to shared rooms, and not every room includes every feature. Depending on unit type, residents may have in-room phones, cable television, wireless internet, central air conditioning and, in some cases, a washer and dryer. Housekeeping services are standard, and many rooms open to outdoor courtyards or landscaped gardens where pets are welcome under the community’s pet-friendly policy. Secure indoor common areas are climate-controlled, and computer access with internet is available for residents who prefer to go online in shared spaces.

Meals are prepared on site and served three times a day, emphasizing balanced nutrition and physician-approved diets. Pureed, low-sodium and other modified menus are available when ordered by clinical staff. Residents may dine in a communal setting that encourages social interaction, or choose in-room meal service during periods of illness or therapy scheduling conflicts. Snacks and beverages are offered throughout the day to support hydration and calorie intake.

Residents have access to an activity center that hosts group exercise, crafts and games, while the library and computer lounge provide quiet space for reading or staying connected online. Staff schedule programming to match a range of interests, from current-events discussions to technology tutorials, offering residents structured opportunities to remain mentally and socially engaged.