APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES
5 LAKE ROAD, Shelton, CT 06484
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES Compares
APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES is a 106-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shelton, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (5.2%) is above the Connecticut average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 106 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Shelton, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.2% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES with other nursing homes in Shelton.
How is APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.2% here versus 4.2% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 106 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES's rating advantage in Shelton?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Shelton
Shelton sits in Fairfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 150,147 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $97,539
- Median home value
- $433,000
Demographics for Fairfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Shelton.
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