GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC

Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc is a skilled nursing facility located at 172 Rocky Rest Road in Shelton, Connecticut, within the Greater Bridgeport county region. The facility operates with 130 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance relative to other facilities nationally. Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, indicating performance at the national midpoint across clinical indicators such as hospitalization rates, medication management, and functional assessments. Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may wish to confirm current availability of beds under each program directly with the facility. Private pay and additional insurance arrangements may also be available, and prospective residents or their families are advised to contact the facility at (203) 929-1481 for specific billing and coverage details. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc performs below average in three of four CMS rating categories. Both the overall rating and the individual health inspection and staffing ratings of 2 stars indicate performance below the national midpoint. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. These ratings are derived from publicly reported CMS data and are intended to provide a standardized basis for comparing nursing facility performance. Ratings are updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent inspection or staffing data at any given time. Individuals researching this facility are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for the most current information.