APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES in Shelton, CT has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star quality measures rating and 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5272.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.54
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
2.12
Weekend nursing
3.26
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.2%20.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%3.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%4.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%4.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11.1%13.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12%19.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.8%23.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.9%12.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%5.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19%22.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.6%21.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.2%97.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.1%85.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of APPLE REHAB · 20 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
100 residents on an average day (94% of 106 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 43 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.