Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc
45 Maltby Street · Shelton, CT · 06484 · 2039244671
206 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Apple Rehab
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026 · 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 January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 19, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 19, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B May 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B May 19, 2025
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 July 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 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 November 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075047 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.