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Gardner Heights Health Care Center
172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484
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Gardner Heights Health Care Center Description
Gardner Heights Health Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.1 miles outside the town of Shelton, Connecticut. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Gardner Heights highlight the facility's compassionate and attentive staff, with many families and visitors noting the kindness, respect, and excellent care provided to residents. The facility is praised for its clean environment, good customer service, and the variety of activities available to keep residents engaged, including manicures, painting, flower arranging, movies, and music concerts. It offers long-term, short-term, and specialized care for Alzheimer's/dementia patients in a one-level building that, despite needing some renovation, is well-maintained and situated conveniently near major highways.
Many reviewers have had loved ones at Gardner Heights for various durations, from a few weeks to several years, and consistently report high levels of satisfaction with the care provided. The staff, from nurses and aides to therapists and administrative personnel, are commended for going out of their way to ensure the best possible care and therapy. The facility's atmosphere is described as home-like, friendly, and safe, making residents and their families feel comfortable and well-cared for.
Specific aspects such as the active physical therapy department, on-site salon, laundry service, and designated smoking area are mentioned as conveniences that contribute to the quality of life for residents. The facility's approach to care is personalized, with staff members being attentive to the needs of residents and their families, readily available to answer questions and provide assistance.
Overall, Gardner Heights is highly recommended by reviewers for its exceptional staff, comprehensive care, and welcoming environment, making it a preferred choice for long-term and specialized care needs.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1992
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 130
Total current residents: 103
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $658
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-25 | 2022-04-06 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-01-25 | 2022-04-06 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-01-25 | 2022-04-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-01-25 | 2022-04-06 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-10-07 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-10-07 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-10-07 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-08-20 | 2019-10-07 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-14 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-11 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-07 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-07 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-07 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-27 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-09-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-09-30 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-09-30 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2020-08-06 | 2020-09-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-09 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-09 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-09 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-06-28 | $9,750 |
| 2022-03-21 | $658 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Shelton which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 41,296 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $92,959, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 55.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 156 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 181 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year
- The crime rate is 1.82 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.31 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.07 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.5 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 129.0, Moderate Days 48.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Big Y
1.0 miles awayStop & Shop
2.4 miles awayShopRite
2.4 miles awayThe Common Bond Market
2.6 miles awayAldi
3.0 miles awayTransportation
Derby-Shelton
2.5 miles awayAnsonia
4.1 miles awayMilford
4.8 miles awayStratford
6.5 miles awayBus Stations
Spring Street & Maple Avenue (Stop # 6148)
3.4 miles away800 West Campus Drive
5.9 miles awayBanks
Liberty Bank
0.9 miles awayChase
1.5 miles awayFirst Niagra Bank
1.6 miles awaySikorsky Credit Union
1.7 miles awayTD Bank
2.0 miles awayHospitals
Griffin Hospital
3.4 miles awayBridgeport Hospital Milford Campus
5.0 miles awayVeterans Administration Medical Center
6.9 miles awayBridgeport Hospital
7.5 miles awaySt. Vincent's Medical Center
8.0 miles awayPharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy
0.9 miles awayWalgreens
1.5 miles awayGriffin Pharmacy & Gifts
3.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.9 miles awayRite Aid
4.5 miles awayDentists
Dental Associates of Connecticut
1.4 miles awayShukber Family Dentistry
2.3 miles awayFamily Dentistry
4.4 miles awayFamily Dental Group
4.4 miles awayFamily Dental Care
4.6 miles awayParks
Pine Rock Park
1.1 miles awaySunnyside Park
1.2 miles awayShelton Lakes Greenway
1.3 miles awayFar Mill River Park
1.3 miles awayPine Rock Parks
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Connecticut Post Mall
4.6 miles awayHawley Lane Mall
4.7 miles awayWestfield Trumbull
7.7 miles awayKings Acres
13.5 miles awayBrass Mill Center
18.4 miles awayCulture
Sterling Opera House
2.5 miles awayLyman Center for the Performing Arts
8.4 miles awayMary Harkness Auditorium
8.5 miles awayIseman Theater
8.6 miles awayYale Cabaret
8.7 miles awayRestaurants
Riverdale Diner
0.8 miles awayGiove's Pizza Kitchen
0.9 miles awayWild Kanji Hibachi &Bistro
0.9 miles awayCaptain's
1.0 miles awayMonty's River Grille
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