Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, IncCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 45 Maltby Street, Shelton, CT 06484
- CCN
- 075047
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Certified beds
- 206
- Chain
- Apple Rehab
- Residents per day
- 114
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Connecticut is 12. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,018 for this home in its penalties file.
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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
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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 May 2025 | 16 | 12 |
| Cycle 2 | 24 Jan 2023 | 24 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 20 | 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 | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2026 | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 19 May 2025 | 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey (in dispute review) | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | B | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey (in dispute review) | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey (in dispute review) | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0761 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 19 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 24 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | B | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | 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 | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | 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 | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | 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 | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | B | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2023 | 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 | 23 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | B | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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 | 3.25 | 3.70 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.82 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.10 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 40.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Connecticut median
- 35.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 41.7%
- 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 | 17.3% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.5% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.6% | 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, individual
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes | Shelton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 9 Dec 2024 | |
| Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc | Shelton | 2 of 5 | 14 | $7,446 | 19 Aug 2024 | |
| Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation | Shelton | 3 of 5 | 14 | $8,018 | 17 Sep 2025 | |
| 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 | |
| Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Fairfield | 2 of 5 | 11 | $47,905 | 15 Sep 2025 | |
| Mozaic Senior Life | Bridgeport | 2 of 5 | 16 | $58,260 | 29 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 Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc (CCN 075047). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/hewitt-health-rehabilitation-center-inc-shelton-ct-075047/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
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Questions
- When was Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 2 Jan 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 24 Jan 2023.
- Who operates Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. 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 Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation 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.