Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
5 Lake Road · Shelton, CT · 06484 · 2039242635
106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Apple Rehab
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
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 drugs.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 7, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 7, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075300 · certified since November 17, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.