423 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
Shelton, ConnecticutMedicare inspection record
About Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes brings together compassionate nursing staff and modern rehabilitation services for adults recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation program in Shelton, Connecticut focuses on helping residents regain independence and return home stronger.
Community at a glance
Capacity
106 residents
Location
Shelton, CT
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
5 LAKE ROAD, Shelton, Connecticut 06484
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 9, 2024, state inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Connecticut average is 13.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 32 minutes with each resident a day, below the Connecticut average of 3 hours 44 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 32 minutesBelow the Connecticut average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 32 minutesBelow the Connecticut average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 34%Below the Connecticut average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 20, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2026Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2026
December 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025
September 2, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 14, 2025
December 9, 2024 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 28, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 28, 2024Ensure 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 drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 28, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 28, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 28, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 28, 2024Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 28, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 28, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 28, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 28, 2024
November 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 27, 2024
May 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Shelton Lakes Health Care Center Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 106
- Average residents per day
- 100
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- November 17, 1982
- Part of a chain
- Apple Rehab, 20 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 075300
Location
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5 LAKE ROADShelton, CT 06484
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Questions about Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
How did Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on December 9, 2024 and cited 11 health deficiencies, 5 of them from complaint investigations. The Connecticut average is 13.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 32 minutes with each resident per day, including 32 minutes from registered nurses. 34% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.