Nursing Homes · Shelton, CT
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC
Cost data not yet available
SOURCE DATA JUN 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
5 Lake Road · Shelton, CT 06484 · 106 certified beds
License number not yet on file. We only publish license numbers we can source from an official registry.
Are you the operator? Claim this profile. Corrections are free, always.
About Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a nursing home in Shelton, Connecticut, in Greater Bridgeport County. Public records list 106 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Apple Rehab. We hold 55 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 20 May 2026. Public enforcement records list no fine or payment denial against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.53 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated June 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data July 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
35
Inspection history (55)
Records from November 2019 to May 2026.
May 20, 2026 · D
Citation F0628Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-20 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-20.GOVMay 20, 2026 · D
Citation F0583Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-20 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-20.GOVDecember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-10.GOVSeptember 2, 2025 · D
Citation F0553Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-02 under CMS tag F0553 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-02.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · E
Citation F0919Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0919 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · E
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · E
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · E
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · E
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVNovember 6, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-06 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-06.GOVMay 6, 2024 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-06 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-06.GOVMay 6, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-06 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-06.GOVMay 6, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-06 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-06.GOVJune 9, 2023 · D
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-09 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-09.GOVJune 9, 2023 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-09 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-06-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-09.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.53 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.47 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.47 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.53 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.53 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.53 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.06 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
CMS Care Compare chain: Apple Rehab
Chain ID 39 · 20 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.5
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.7
- Chain average quality measure rating: 2.5
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Recent changes to this listing
Watch this facility: new record changes publish to an RSS feed any feed reader can follow. No signup.
Each line is a difference between two readings of a government file. It says what the source reported, not what the provider did.
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CT range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · CT$15,208/moSee full CT cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Shelton, with their own public records.
Nursing Homes · Shelton, CT
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC
Cost data not yet available
Nursing Homes · Shelton, CT
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation
Cost data not yet available
A comparison puts both public records in one view and marks any measure the two are not held to alike, so a blank never reads as a bad score.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Check availability and pricing at Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
Request info and we'll pass it directly to Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes, or call them at 2039242635 if you'd rather talk now.
Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of June 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
Read how we handle every file on the data sources page.