APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 5 Lake Road in Shelton, Connecticut, within the Greater Bridgeport county area. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid patients and maintains a capacity of 106 certified beds. It operates under the Apple Rehab network and serves residents requiring short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing care. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three distinct domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes received a 3-star rating in both the health inspection and staffing categories, placing it at the national average in those areas. The quality measure rating, however, is 2 stars, which falls below the national average. Quality measure ratings reflect clinical outcome data such as rates of rehospitalization, fall-related injuries, and resident functional status, among other indicators tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents depending on eligibility. As a dually certified facility, it may also serve individuals requiring post-acute care covered under Medicare Part A following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as long-term residents who qualify for Medicaid funding after meeting income and asset criteria. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (203) 924-2635 to confirm current availability, accepted insurance plans, and any additional private pay options. When compared against national benchmarks, Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, and its health inspection and staffing ratings are consistent with that same baseline. The 2-star quality measure rating indicates performance below the national norm in that domain, which prospective residents and their families may wish to investigate further when evaluating care options. Connecticut facilities are subject to state-level oversight in addition to federal CMS monitoring, and inspection reports are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database for those seeking additional detail on specific survey findings or deficiencies.