DBelow average · score 35/100 · #148 of 191 in Connecticut
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc
172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484 · 124 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Connecticut
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60)above median
$7,446 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Connecticut nursing homes in the same size band (large, 124 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc at a Glance
D
35/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.13 h.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 60.
64<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
31<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $7,446 fines, 1 denials.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Connecticut, large facilities · CMS record 075368 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484
Phone2039291481
CountyGreater Bridgeport
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds124
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Connecticut
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84) — bottom quarter
2
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- Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Connecticut
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52) — above median
1
Southington Care Center - Southington, CT · 130 beds
- Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Connecticut
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — top 10%
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