Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc., Shelton
172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, CT 06484 · 0.3 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- 124 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Shelton, CT · CMS Data August 2026
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health &Amp; Rehabilitation
How Does Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health &Amp; Rehabilitation Rate?
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing home in Shelton, CT. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.5 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on September 17, 2025, cited 14 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.5 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 14
- Certified beds
- 120
584 Long Hill Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.5 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.8 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.2 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 36% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 39% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | September 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 14 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $8,018 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 11% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.3% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 4.9% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 8.2% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.9% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 112 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | BISHOP WICKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 1968 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health &Amp; Rehabilitation
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Shelton nursing homes page.
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- 206 beds
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality2/5
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Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation Ce, Stratford
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
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Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes, Shelton
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality1/5
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Civita Care Center at West River, Milford
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4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
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