Nursing homes in Shelton, CT
Shelton, CT has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation584 Long Hill Ave · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($8,018) |
| Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes5 Lake Road · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 106 | None |
| Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc172 Rocky Rest Road · For profit - Corporation Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 124 | 1 ($7,446) |
| Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc45 Maltby Street · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 206 | 1 ($8,018) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Connecticut, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Shelton
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- 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.July 6, 2026 · Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 6, 2026 · Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 6, 2026 · Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.July 6, 2026 · Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 20, 2026 · Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 20, 2026 · Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 27, 2026 · Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 27, 2026 · Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.April 27, 2026 · Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 27, 2026 · Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Shelton
Which nursing home in Shelton has the highest Medicare rating?
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation has the highest overall rating in Shelton: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Shelton have been fined?
3 of the 4 have been fined in the last three years, $23,482 in all. The most was $8,018, at Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Shelton?
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Shelton is the largest?
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc, with 206 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.