Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC

Nursing Home · Shelton, CT

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number075047

Contact & location

45 Maltby Street
Shelton, CT 06484
Greater Bridgeport County
Phone
(203) 924-4671
ZIP code
06484 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
206
Residents per day
113.9 (55% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation
Chain
Apple Rehab (20 facilities, avg 2.3★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.25 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.33 (state 0.69 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.83 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.09 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.10 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.2 (state 37.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.7 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 13.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
60 health · 10 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-02 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-30
2025-05-19 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2025-05-19 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-11
2024-12-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-12-05 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-11-08 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-07-01 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-08-12
2024-02-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-29
2023-12-20 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-22
2023-09-25 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-09-25 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-09-25 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-09-25 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-09-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-09-25 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-23
2023-09-25 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-01-24 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07
2023-01-24 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-07

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,018 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-01Fine$8,018

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Foley, Brian (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Foley, Brian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Vess, Ryan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Vess, Ryan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vess, Ryan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Singh, Devika (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC?

Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Connecticut.

How many beds does Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC have?

It has 206 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.

Has Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,018 in the last three years.

Who owns Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC?

It is part of Apple Rehab and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, INC?

(203) 924-4671. The facility is located at 45 Maltby Street, Shelton, CT 06484.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.