GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC

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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 3.1 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 2.8 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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