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HomeConnecticutGardner Heights Health Care Center, INC

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC

172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 064842039291481
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
130
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $7,446

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 130 certified beds with an average of 114.4 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Aug 19, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $7,446 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.12 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 35.0%

• Part of the Apple Rehab chain (20 facilities)

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Shelton, Connecticut with 130 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. The facility scored below average compared to Connecticut facilities.

Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
114.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Greater Bridgeport
Last Inspection
Aug 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
82.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 22, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 22, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$7,446
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 27, 2023
$7,446
Payment DenialAug 8, 2024
5 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.05 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.12 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.90 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.0%
RN Turnover
45.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FOLEY, BRIAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Nov 1, 2004
VESS, RYANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 2013
VESS, RYANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 15, 2013
FOLEY, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2004
VESS, RYANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 15, 2013
FOLEY, BRIAN5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC?▾
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC had any health inspection violations?▾
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 19, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $7,446 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC?▾
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC provides 3.12 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.05 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.0%.
How many beds does Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC have?▾
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC has 130 certified beds with an average of 114.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Apple Rehab chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Gardner Heights Health Care Center, INC?▾
Yes, there are 3 other nursing homes in Shelton, Connecticut with an average rating of 2.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Shelton nursing homes page.

Part of Apple Rehab

This chain operates 20 facilities. View all →