RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Shelton, CT (2026)

Compare all 4 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Shelton, CT, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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4Nursing Homes in Shelton
2.3/5
-0.7 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Shelton Avg Rating
$8K$34K vs state avgState avg: $42KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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11 Penalty

Nursing HomeShelton, CT

Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

At Connecticut avg of 3.0

584 Long Hill AveShelton, CT 06484

(203) 929-5321

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeShelton, CT

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
106 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2024

Below Connecticut avg of 3.0

5 Lake RoadShelton, CT 06484

(203) 924-2635

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeShelton, CT

Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
206 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Below Connecticut avg of 3.0

45 Maltby StreetShelton, CT 06484

(203) 924-4671

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42 Penalties

Nursing HomeShelton, CT

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
124 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2024

Below Connecticut avg of 3.0

172 Rocky Rest RoadShelton, CT 06484

(203) 929-1481

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City report

Care landscape in Shelton

How Shelton compares with the rest of Connecticut on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+20.1%

    A little higher than the state average of 19.6%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover36.1%

    A little lower than the state average of 37.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability10.1%

    About 16% lower than the state average of 12.0%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Shelton, CT?

This page evaluates 4 eligible nursing homes in Shelton, CT and shows the top 4.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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