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Complaint Investigation

Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc

January 2, 2026 · Shelton, CT · 45 Maltby Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 206
Provider ID 075047
Healthcare Facility
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc
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Inspection Summary

HEWITT HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC in SHELTON, CT — inspection on January 2, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0580
Resident Rights Deficiencies

Review of the Change in Resident Condition/Family/MD Notification policy dated July 2018 directed, in part, that when there is a significant change in the condition of a resident's physical, mental or emotional status the resident's attending physician shall be notified. If the resident's physician is not available, the covering physician shall be notified. If the attending or covering physician is not available, the medical director or associate shall be called. A RN assessment will be conducted, and the nurse will document in the nurse's notes that the physician and family or responsible party have been notified of the change in condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SHELTON, CT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HEWITT HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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