Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc — nursing home in Shelton, CT

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 124 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 130 state-licensed beds · Connecticut Department of Public Health / Office of Policy and Management
State license: 2296 active
Average residents per day: 113.3 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 075368
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Jan 1, 1992
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Gardner Heights Health Care Center
CMS chain: Apple Rehab 20 facilities
Phone: (203) 929-1481
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

8

latest Apr 27, 2026

Citations

39

31 health · 8 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D30	E6	F1
Minimal	A·	B2	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffingfn 23

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

1

Latest

Aug 8, 2024

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 075368
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 124
First approved: Jan 1, 1992
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: Connecticut Department of Public Health / Office of Policy and Management
License number: 2296
State facility ID: 2296
License type: Chronic and convalescent nursing home (CCNH)
License status: active
Licensed beds: 130
Link to CMS record: Linked by exact CCN Verified
As of: Dec 31, 2025
Evidence: Verified source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Apr 27, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 27, 2026	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 28, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 19, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 19, 2024	Health	Health Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 8, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 28, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 28, 2022	Health	Health Standard	10	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Aug 8, 2024	Denial of payment for new admissions	—	Nov 8, 2024 · 5 days	075368\|Payment Denial\|2024-11-08

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D30	E6	F1
Minimal	A·	B2	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Apr 27, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 6, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 6, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	F-0578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 7, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	F-0584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 7, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 7, 2026	Complaint
Apr 27, 2026	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 7, 2026	Complaint
Apr 27, 2026	F-0687	Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 7, 2026	Complaint
Apr 27, 2026	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 7, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	F-0838	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. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 7, 2026	Complaint
Apr 27, 2026	F-0641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Jun 7, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Jun 7, 2026
May 28, 2025	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 17, 2025	Complaint
Aug 19, 2024	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 13, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 25, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0688	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Sep 30, 2024
Aug 8, 2024	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2024	Complaint
Aug 8, 2024	F-0607	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2024	Complaint
Jan 28, 2022	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0585	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 2022	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 3.1

Quality measuresstate 3.7

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffingNot reported

State avg 3.90US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)Not reported

State avg 0.71US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurseNot reported

State avg 0.87US avg 0.86

Nurse aideNot reported

State avg 2.33US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurseNot reported

State avg 3.48US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: — (case-mix index —).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnoverNot reported

State avg 37.3%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnoverNot reported

State avg 38.0%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who leftNot reported

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Apr 27, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 36
Total weighted score: 45

Operating entity

Gardner Heights Health Care Center

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Apple Rehab

20 facilities in 2 states. CMS chain ID 39.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 1.9

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

6

Organizations

0

Individuals

6

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Brian Foley	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Nov 1, 2004

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Brian Foley	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Nov 1, 2004
Ryan Vess	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 15, 2013
Ryan Vess	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Mar 15, 2013
Brian Foley	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Nov 1, 2004
Ryan Vess	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Mar 15, 2013
Brian Foley	Individual	Mortgage / security interest	5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST	not provided	Nov 1, 2004

Same chain in Connecticut

All 19 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Apple Rehab Farmington Valley 269 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062 CCN 075044	160	Nov 28, 2025	411 open	—
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc 45 Maltby Street, Shelton, CT 06484 CCN 075047	206	Jul 6, 2026	671 harm2 open	$8,018
Apple Rehab Saybrook 1775 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 CCN 075070	120	Jul 17, 2026	7419 open	—
Apple Rehab Middletown 600 Highland Ave, Middletown, CT 06457 CCN 075089Abuse icon	70	Jun 10, 2026	711 harm	—
Wolcott Hall Nursing Center, Inc 215 Forest St, Torrington, CT 06790 CCN 075111	57	Aug 12, 2026	391 harm6 open	$11k
Apple Rehab Guilford 10 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437 CCN 075144Abuse icon	90	Nov 18, 2025	54	—
Apple Rehab Watertown 35 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795 CCN 075181	110	Mar 27, 2026	511 harm	$25k
Apple Rehab Rocky Hill 45 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 CCN 075211	120	Aug 4, 2026	671 IJ4 harm	$29k

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484
ZIP: 06484
County: Fairfield County FIPS 09001
Assigned by point in polygon Inferred
State: Connecticut
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation 584 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484 CCN 075163	0.5 km	120	Apr 17, 2026	302 harm	$8,018
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc 45 Maltby Street, Shelton, CT 06484 CCN 075047	2.9 km	206	Jul 6, 2026	671 harm2 open	$8,018
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes 5 Lake Road, Shelton, CT 06484 CCN 075300	3.5 km	106	Jul 20, 2026	50	—
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 7003 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 CCN 075339	4.3 km	190	Jun 23, 2026	772 harm	$7,443
Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce 7003 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 CCN 075412	4.3 km	60	May 22, 2026	691 IJ	$14k
Civita Care Center at West River 245 Orange Avenue, Milford, CT 06460 CCN 075377	6.9 km	120	Aug 20, 2026	6212 open	—
Civita Care Center at Milford 2028 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460 CCN 075213	8.1 km	120	Jul 28, 2026	872 IJ1 harm10 open	$42k
Orange Health Care Center 225 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477 CCN 075434	8.4 km	60	Jul 21, 2025	29	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075368	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075368	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	075368	county_fips County assigned by locating CMS coordinates in Census county boundaries (the CMS county name did not match the Census code list).	Inferred	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Connecticut Nursing Facility Registry CT	2296	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact CCN.	Verified	Apr 30, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 075368

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