Nursing home

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT, 06484

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Apple Rehab · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc, with 30 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $7,446 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
130
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Greater Bridgeport Co. avg 2.53Connecticut avg 3.02This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Greater Bridgeport Co. avg: 2.53. Connecticut avg: 3.02.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

30
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
7
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42019
102022
42023
112024
12025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $7,446 total · Sep 27, 2023
  1. Sep 27, 2023$7,446

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 5 days total · Aug 8, 2024
  1. Aug 8, 20245 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)26.4%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.89%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.05%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Foley, Brian5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Foley, Brian5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Vess, RyanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Foley, BrianCORPORATE OFFICER
Vess, RyanCORPORATE OFFICER
Vess, RyanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Greater Bridgeport County.

172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton
Greater Bridgeport County · CT · 06484
130 certified beds41.2864, -73.0960

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Windsor
CCN 075011
Windsor, CT223Not shown$19,432
Montowese Center for Health & Rehabilitation
CCN 075017
North Haven, CT213Not shown$19,344
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glen Hill
CCN 075031
Danbury, CT432Not shown$0
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc
CCN 075034
Fairfield, CT113Not shown$0
Apple Rehab Farmington Valley
CCN 075044
Plainville, CT333Not shown$0
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc
CCN 075047
Shelton, CT222Not shown$8,018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc's CMS rating?

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

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 in Greater Bridgeport County, and CMS lists 130 certified beds.

Does Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $7,446 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.53 across 15 facilities in Greater Bridgeport County, and 3.02 across Connecticut. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
075368
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
130
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 30 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
May 28, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 17, 2025
Aug 19, 20240550EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240609EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240692EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 19, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 30, 2024
Aug 8, 20240580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2024
Aug 8, 20240607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2024
Sep 27, 20230684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 23, 2023
Sep 27, 20230689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 23, 2023
Aug 25, 20230657DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2023
Jun 28, 20230550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 22, 2023
Jan 28, 20220578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220584EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220585DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220600DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220610DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Jan 28, 20220689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 11, 2022
Showing the 25 most recent of 30 citations.

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