Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
SHELTON, CT · 124 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 27, 2026
CMS Certification Number 075368 · first certified January 1992
Ownership
Operated by APPLE REHAB · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CT
8 citations — more than 37% of the 191 certified nursing homes in CT. Compared within CT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2027 — about 13 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in CT are typically surveyed 20–26 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 228 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in CT | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2022 | 4 |
| August 19, 2024 | 2 |
| April 27, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2024-08-19 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-04-27 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-04-27 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-08-19 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 27, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 6, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 6, 2026) |
August 19, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 13, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2024) |
January 28, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 6, 2022) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 6, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 6, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 6, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.