Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation
Shelton, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075163) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (203) 929-5321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Shelton, Connecticut, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1968. The facility is licensed for 120 certified beds and had an average of 111.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives the facility an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.99 for Connecticut. The breakdown of the four CMS star ratings is: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.47 per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $8,018.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation data or ownership change within the last 12 months is indicated in the available data.
This profile is built solely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, with a 35.5% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 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, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 111.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 14, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, 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 2039295321 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2039295321 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075163?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.