Best Skilled Nursing in Shelton, Connecticut
5 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing communities in Shelton. Families rate them 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 122 public reviews.
- 5communities
- 3.7average rating, 5 rated
- 122family reviews read
Masonicare at Wesley Village
Shelton, Connecticut
4.3(7)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Apple Rehab Gardner
Shelton, Connecticut
4(23)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center
Shelton, Connecticut
3.4(19)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Apple Rehab Hewitt
Shelton, Connecticut
3.5(40)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes
Shelton, Connecticut
3.2(33)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Shelton
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.3 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers describe a mixed experience at Masonicare at Wesley Village, with praise for the Crosby Commons and Lifestyle Transitions memory support areas but concerns about the Wesley side of the campus. One family member…
- 2
4 (23 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 130 units
Families describe Gardner Heights as a skilled nursing and rehab facility where many residents received attentive, compassionate long-term care, especially praised for nursing and therapy staff. However, a few reviewers…
- 3
Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center
3.4 (19 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Most reviewers describe Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Health Center as warm and attentive, with families noting long-term residents who were cared for over several years by friendly, engaged staff. One reviewer, however,…
- 4
3.5 (40 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 206 units
Reviewers frequently praise the physical/occupational therapy team at Apple Rehab Hewitt and highlight standout individual caregivers, but experiences with daily nursing care and facility upkeep are inconsistent. Some…
- 5
3.2 (33 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 106 units
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Shelton, Connecticut, known for its physical, occupational, and speech therapy team. Reviews are sharply mixed: several families…
What families say about skilled nursing in Shelton
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Shelton communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 80%
- Activities and social life 60%
- Medical and nursing care 40%
- Memory care 40%
- Communication with families 20%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 100%
- Cost and billing 60%
- Staffing levels and turnover 20%
- Activities and social life 20%
Skilled Nursing in Shelton: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (5), medication management (5), wheelchair accessible (5), 24-hour staff (5), on-site nurse (rn) (4), housekeeping (4).
Skilled Nursing near Shelton
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford4.3 mi | 12 | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 mi |
| Trumbull4.8 mi | 13 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 mi |
| Milford5.3 mi | 17 | 4.6 / 5 | 5.3 mi |
| Orange5.4 mi | 6 | 4.6 / 5 | 5.4 mi |
| Bridgeport7.4 mi | 9 | 4.6 / 5 | 7.4 mi |
| Woodbridge8.5 mi | 13 | 4.4 / 5 | 8.5 mi |
| Fairfield9.4 mi | 8 | 4.2 / 5 | 9.4 mi |
| New Haven10.9 mi | 23 | 4 / 5 | 10.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Shelton, 122 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Shelton ask about.
- Home Care in Connecticut: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Shelton: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Shelton, Connecticut?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Shelton, Connecticut, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Shelton are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Masonicare at Wesley Village (4.3★, 7 ratings), Apple Rehab Gardner (4★, 23 ratings), Apple Rehab Hewitt (3.5★, 40 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Shelton?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Shelton has at-home care (13 communities), assisted living (8 communities), memory care (7 communities), independent living (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Shelton?
Families rate Shelton skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 122 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Shelton skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Shelton communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), activities and social life (mentioned for 60%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (100%), cost and billing (60%), staffing levels and turnover (20%).
How do Shelton nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Shelton carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Shelton bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
