Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton CT, 06484

Resident Review Score
8.5
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$11,964

For this area
$$$
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Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc is a nursing home in Shelton, CT, with 130 certified beds. Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc is a senior care company operated by Apple Rehab. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $11,964 and range up to $13,800 per month. The average price in the community is $12,882, which is greater than the average cost of $7,795 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.1 hours with licensed nurses (0.3 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 2.1 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 13 hospitals within 25 miles of Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc. The two closest hospitals are Griffin Hospital, which is 3.4 miles away, and Milford Hospital, Inc, which is 5.1 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 2.

Some of the key amenities available at Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center
  • Beauty & Barber

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(203) 929-1481

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Pricing for Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

$7,795Avg. Local Starting Price
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc$11,964

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$8,554
  • In New York$7,795
  • In CT$7,850

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Resident Review Score
8.5
|
Most Loved
#1 in Shelton, CT
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved6
Loved0
Good1
Average0
Below Average1

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received numerous positive reviews from visitors and family members of the residents, emphasizing the compassionate and attentive care provided by the staff. Many reviewers highlighted the kindness and professionalism of the staff, noting that they treat residents with love and respect, often going above and beyond to meet guests' needs and answer questions promptly. The environment is described as clean, quiet, and inviting, with a special note on the absence of overhead paging, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere. The staff, including nurses, therapists, and aides, is commended for their friendly approach and the exceptional care and therapy they provide, making residents feel comfortable and well-looked after.
However, some areas for improvement were mentioned, such as the average quality of meals and the need for renovation in the building, which, despite being in good shape, is somewhat outdated. These points were not heavily emphasized but suggest areas where the community could enhance its offerings. The range of facilities and activities available, including a hair salon, laundry service, designated areas for tobacco users, and various recreational activities, were positively noted, contributing to an engaging and accommodating environment for all residents. The community's thoughtful design, catering to both short-term and long-term care, including specialized units for Alzheimer's and dementia patients, was also appreciated. Overall, the feedback reflects a high level of satisfaction with the care and environment provided by this community, making it a recommended choice for both rehabilitation and long-term care.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

130
184.2

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
3.2

Local Avg

health inspection

3
2.9

Local Avg

quality

4
4.2

Local Avg

staff

2
2.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

2
1

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.4

Local Avg

fines

2
1.9

Local Avg

amount of fines

$12,113
$21,188

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.5

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3.6

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

35
40.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

46
43.5

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    75368

  • Provider SSA county code

    0

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 01, 1992

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

Outdoor Areas
Housekeeping
Activity Center
Beauty & Barber

Complaints

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Payment Denials

1 Penalties Imposed

1 Total Complaints Reported

1 Total Fines Imposed

$2600 In Fines Imposed

3 Health Standard Deficiencies

3 Total Deficiencies Reported

4 Total Incidents Reported

Occupancy

154 Total Units

93 Current Occupants

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Social Outings

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 01/01/1992

Care

Dental Care

Dialysis

Hearing Care

Hospice

Hospice Care

IV Therapy

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Vision Care

Accommodations

Flat screen TV

Housekeeping

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Skynet Technology, electronic Medication Administration Record

Telephones

Wireless Internet Access

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Griffin Hospital

130 Division St

Distance: 3.5 miles

Milford Hospital

300 Seaside Avenue

Distance: 5.0 miles

West Haven Va Medical Center

950 Campbell Avenue

Distance: 7.0 miles

Churches

First United Methodist Church

188 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton

Distance: 0.1 miles

Jehovah's Witnesses Shelton

1 Platt Road, Shelton

Distance: 0.7 miles

St. Margaret Mary Church

50 Donovan Lane, Shelton

Distance: 1.0 miles

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N/A
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