Gardner Heights Health Care Center, IncCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484
- CCN
- 075368
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 124
- Chain
- Apple Rehab
- Residents per day
- 114
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
The watch list stays in this browser. After each CMS update, it shows the values that changed at the homes on the list.
CMS gives Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Aug 2024. The latest survey cycle has 14 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 1 fine of $7,446 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Connecticut (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region median | Connecticut median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 15 homes in the planning region, 191 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Connecticut median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Aug 2024 | 14 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 28 Jan 2022 | 13 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 7 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | E | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 7 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0758 | 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 limited. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2019 |
| 22 Aug 2019 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2024 | Payment denial | 5 | |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Fine | $7,446 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Connecticut median | Connecticut average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.13 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.90 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 34.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 46.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.8% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.3% | 17.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Gardner Heights Health Care Center
- Chain
- Apple Rehab (20 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation | Shelton | 3 of 5 | 14 | $8,018 | 17 Sep 2025 | |
| Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc | Shelton | 2 of 5 | 16 | $8,018 | 19 May 2025 | |
| Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes | Shelton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 9 Dec 2024 | |
| Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce | Stratford | 1 of 5 | 18 | $14,069 | 25 Oct 2024 | |
| Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Stratford | 2 of 5 | 22 | $7,443 | 25 Oct 2024 | |
| Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Trumbull | 3 of 5 | 7 | $25,366 | 30 Apr 2025 | |
| Civita Care Northbridge | Bridgeport | 1 of 5 | 16 | $148,053 | 24 Mar 2026 | |
| Mozaic Senior Life | Bridgeport | 2 of 5 | 16 | $58,260 | 29 Sep 2025 | |
| Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfield | 2 of 5 | 11 | $47,905 | 15 Sep 2025 | |
| Springs at 3030 Park, The | Bridgeport | 5 of 5 | 3 | $8,018 | 7 Jan 2026 | |
| Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fairfield | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 30 Jul 2024 | |
| Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc | Fairfield | 1 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 8 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc (CCN 075368). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/gardner-heights-health-care-center-inc-shelton-ct-075368/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
A program makes this page from the CMS files, and the same files always give the same text. How the site makes the figures. Report an error.
Questions
- When was Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 27 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 5 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 28 Jan 2022.
- Who operates Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Apple Rehab. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Connecticut as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.