GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC

Greater Bridgeport · CT · For profit - Corporation · APPLE REHAB chain · 124 certified beds · CCN 075368 · GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER


GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC operates 124 certified beds in SHELTON, Connecticut. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1992-01-01. It averages 113.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC?

CMS lists 34 health-inspection deficiencies for GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC since 2019-08-22, 20 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-27.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-27F0687Provide appropriate foot care.E
2026-04-27F0600, F0684, F0725, F0838Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.D
2025-05-28F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2024-08-19F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-08-19F0550, F0609, F0692Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E
2024-08-19F0677, F0684, F0686, F0688, F0689Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-08-08F0580, F0607Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D
2023-09-27F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2023-09-27F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2023-08-25F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2022-01-28F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E
2022-01-28F0578, F0580, F0585, F0600, F0610, F0657, F0686, F0689, F0812Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2019-08-22F0578, F0684, F0758Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E
2019-08-22F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D

Why was GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC fined?

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-27Fine$7,446

Has GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-11-085

How is GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC staffed relative to the CT average?

MeasureThis facilityCT average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.132823.73452
Total nursing staff turnover (%)34.437.4
Average number of residents per day113.7103.1

Who owns GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC, and what chain is it in?

GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER and belongs to the APPLE REHAB chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFOLEY, BRIANsince 11/01/2004
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTFOLEY, BRIANsince 11/01/2004
CORPORATE DIRECTORVESS, RYANsince 03/15/2013
CORPORATE OFFICERFOLEY, BRIAN, VESS, RYANsince 03/15/2013
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLVESS, RYANsince 03/15/2013

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