Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc
Shelton, Connecticut
172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT, 06484
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $7,446
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.33 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.76 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.05 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.09 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 3 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 130 certified beds · ~114 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc. is a for-profit, 130-bed skilled nursing facility located in Shelton, Connecticut. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on 3-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. Staffing at the facility is rated at 2 out of 5 stars according to federal data.
Location
172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT, 06484, Shelton, CT
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall 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.
- How did Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc score on health inspections?
- Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc?
- Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc have?
- Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc has 130 certified beds.
- Does Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc located?
- Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc is located at 172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT, 06484, Shelton, Connecticut.
- How can I contact Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc?
- You can reach Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc by phone at +1 203-929-1481.
Nearby facilities
- Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation 0.3 mi
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- Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc 1.9 mi
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- Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes 2.1 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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