Gardner Heights Health Care Center

172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484, USA
4.7 · 17 reviews
  • Skilled nursing
For pricing and availability(510) 200-8839

Pricing

Amenities

Healthcare services

  • Medication management
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Mental wellness program
  • Assistance with bathing

Healthcare staffing

  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • 12-16 hour nursing

Meals and dining

  • Meal preparation and service
  • Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Restaurant-style dining

Room

  • Cable
  • Telephone
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Private bathrooms
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchenettes
  • Fully furnished
  • Wifi

Transportation

  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Community operated transportation

Common areas

  • Wellness center
  • Dining room
  • Outdoor space
  • Garden
  • Small library
  • Gaming room
  • Computer center
  • Fitness room
  • Beauty salon

Community services

  • Concierge services
  • Fitness programs
  • Move-in coordination

Activities

  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities
  • Planned day trips

4.71 · 17 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5
  2. 4
  3. 3
  4. 2
  5. 1
  • Care

    4.8
  • Staff

    4.7
  • Meals

    4.5
  • Building

    4.9
  • Value

    4.5

About Gardner Heights Health Care Center

Gardner Heights Health Care Center in Shelton, CT is a large facility with 130 beds and for-profit, corporate ownership. The center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, offering services such as short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, with an average long-term care rating. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community.

In terms of resident care, the center has a mixed record based on recent data. While 79.8% of residents were able to maintain their independence in daily activities, there were 2.1 hospitalizations and 0.3 emergency room visits per 1000 patient days. Additionally, 92.4% of residents received the annual influenza vaccination, reflecting a focus on health and wellness within the facility.

Recent health inspections have raised concerns about the quality of care provided at Gardner Heights Health Care Center. Violations were found related to the failure to ensure professional standards of quality, lack of doctor oversight, and issues with residents' rights and safety. These violations suggest a need for improvement in the facility's operations and care protocols.

Overall, Gardner Heights Health Care Center faces challenges in meeting health and safety standards for its residents. While the facility offers essential care services and participates in government healthcare programs, there is room for improvement in ensuring the well-being and rights of residents. By addressing the issues highlighted in recent inspections, the center can work towards providing a higher quality of care for its residents.

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