Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

Shelton, Connecticut

Address

172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT, 06484

Phone

+1 203-929-1481

4.5 /10

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 2★ (50%) Staffing: 2★ (25%) Quality: 3★ (25%)

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 →

$7,446 fines 10 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
10 above national median
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
3.33 hrs below national median
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.

Quality rating trend for Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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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.

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Where this data comes from

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