Nursing homes › Connecticut › Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc
172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484 · 2039291481 · 130 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Apple Rehab, a group operating 20 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $604,573 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.13 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.33. Weekend total: 2.90. Nursing staff turnover: 34%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Provide appropriate foot care. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-06-07 |
| 2026-04-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-07 |
| 2026-04-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-07 |
| 2026-04-27 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-07 |
| 2026-04-27 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-07 |
| 2025-05-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-08-08 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2023-09-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-08-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-08 | Payment Denial | 5 days payment denial |
| 2023-09-27 | Fine | $7,446 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOLEY, BRIAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 11/01/2004 |
| VESS, RYAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2013 |
| FOLEY, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2004 |
| VESS, RYAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2013 |
| VESS, RYAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075368. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.