Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc
Shelton, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075047) · 206 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (203) 924-4671 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below Connecticut's state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Shelton, Connecticut, in Greater Bridgeport County. The facility is certified for 206 beds and reports an average daily census of 113.9 residents. It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership and has been federally certified since 1967. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hewitt holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 3, and staffing rating of 2.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.2% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 206 beds and has an average daily census of 113.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which includes 20 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 2, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2039244671 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour guidance; contact the facility at 2039244671 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075047?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.