Nursing homes in Shelton, CT
Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Shelton, part of the Greater Bridgeport area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Shelton, located within the Greater Bridgeport region, currently hosts four nursing facilities serving residents across the 06484 ZIP code area. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. While no facilities in the city currently hold a 5-star designation, Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation stands out as the highest-rated option with a 4-star performance score.
Rating distribution
avg 2.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Shelton
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Shelton
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is MASONICARE AT BISHOP WICKE HEALTH & REHABILITATION at 4★.
- 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Shelton
- 1MASONICARE AT BISHOP WICKE HEALTH & REHABILITATION4.0BISHOP WICKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC · Large
- 2APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES3.0APPLE REHAB · Medium
- 3HEWITT HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC2.0APPLE REHAB · Large
- 4GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC2.0APPLE REHAB · Large
All homes in Shelton
| MASONICARE AT BISHOP WICKE HEALTH & REHABILITATION BISHOP WICKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| APPLE REHAB SHELTON LAKES APPLE REHAB · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| HEWITT HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC APPLE REHAB · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| GARDNER HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC APPLE REHAB · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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