GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
172 ROCKY REST ROAD, Shelton, CT 06484
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How GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC Compares
GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shelton, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.4%) is above the Connecticut average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% 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: 26.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (48% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.0% — worse 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 GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC with other nursing homes in Shelton.
How is GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC addressing its health inspections 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 GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.4% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC lag behind other Shelton options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC?
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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