GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
172 ROCKY REST ROAD, SHELTON, CT 06484 · CCN 075368
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 130
- Avg residents/day
- 114.4
- Phone
- 2039291481
Inspection history vs Connecticut & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Connecticut avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-08-19 | 10 | 13.3 | 9.5 | -3.3 better |
| 2 | 2022-01-28 | 12 | 13.2 | 9.8 | -1.2 better |
| 3 | 2019-08-22 | 8 | 8.6 | 9.3 | -0.6 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.12 | 35.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.31 | 45.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.33 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $7,446
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Chain
- Chain
- APPLE REHAB
- Facilities in chain
- 20
- Chain avg overall
- 2.10 / 5
Inspection citations (30)1 immediate jeopardy
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-08-25 · Health · corrected 2023-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-06-28 · Health · corrected 2023-09-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-01-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2019-08-22 · Health · corrected 2019-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-08-22 · Health · corrected 2019-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0758Implement 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.2019-08-22 · Health · corrected 2019-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2019-08-22 · Health · corrected 2019-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOLEY, BRIAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2004-11-01 |
| VESS, RYAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-03-15 |
| VESS, RYAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-03-15 |
| FOLEY, BRIAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2004-11-01 |
| VESS, RYAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-03-15 |
| FOLEY, BRIAN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2004-11-01 |
Other facilities in SHELTON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| MASONICARE AT BISHOP WICKE HEALTH & REHABILITATION | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES | ★★★☆☆ | 106 |
| HEWITT HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC | ★★☆☆☆ | 206 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.