Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
5 Lake Road · Shelton, CT 06484 · 106 certified beds
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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.
CMS Care Compare · Source data July 2026
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3.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
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3.0Quality-measure rating
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2
Cited deficiencies
32
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2.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
35
Records from November 2019 to May 2026.
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 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 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · B
Citation F0730Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0711Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0711 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · B
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 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 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 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 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0921Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 21, 2019 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-21 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 3.53 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.06 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit - Corporation
CMS Care Compare chain: Apple Rehab
Chain ID 39 · 20 facilities in chain (CMS)
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