ElderGrade
C

69.6/100

Average

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes

5 Lake Road, Shelton, CT 06484

CMS 2/5 stars #6 of 15 in Greater Bridgeport County (203) 924-2635
Certified beds
106
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.41 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.54 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.53 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.54 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.26 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 34.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 50 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 9, 2024 (1 year ago).

D May 20, 2026 F0583 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 20, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 10, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 2, 2025 F0553 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 9, 2024 F0584 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 9, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 9, 2024 F0685

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 9, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of APPLE REHAB, which operates 20 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
FOLEY, BRIAN Individual 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
SINGH, DEVIKA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
VESS, RYAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FOLEY, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VESS, RYAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VESS, RYAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FOLEY, BRIAN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes

What is the ElderGrade for Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes? +

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes holds an ElderGrade of C (69.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes? +

Residents receive an average of 3.53 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 50 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.