The Vardell Report.Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes

Across 8 inspections from September 2022 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 43 findings at Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes; 43 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

8

2022–2026, standard and complaint

Findings

43

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

43

Of 43 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jul 202026

   Standard health inspection

   8 findings

   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026
   • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026
   • F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026
   • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 31, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. May 202026

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2026
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Dec 102025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 31, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Sep 22025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 14, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Dec 92024

   Standard health inspection

   10 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Nov 62024

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 27, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. May 62024

   Complaint investigation

   3 findings

   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 17, 2024
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 17, 2024
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 17, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

8. Sep 152022

   Standard health inspection

   17 findings

   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 7, 2022
   • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Oct 7, 2022

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Quality of Care, Cited in Four Inspections

   Inspectors cited F684 in September 2022, May 2024, December 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2224242425252626F684 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F689 in September 2022, May 2024 and November 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2224242425252626F689 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in September 2022, December 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2224242425252626F880 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Nutrition and Hydration, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F692 in September 2022 and December 2024. This citation covers whether residents get enough food and fluids to stay healthy. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2224242425252626F692 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F761 in September 2022 and December 2024. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2224242425252626F761 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F842 in September 2022 and July 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2224242425252626F842 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.

2. 02

   What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

   Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

4. 04

   How are weight and fluid intake tracked, and what happens when a resident starts losing weight?

   Nutrition and Hydration: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

5. 05

   How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

   Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

6. 06

   How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?

   Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

7. 07

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   Insufficient nursing staff was cited in September 2022.

8. 08

   Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

   CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts September 15, 2022; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Connecticut state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 15, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection May 6, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Nov 6, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 2, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection May 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Connecticut state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 075300

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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