Total staff
201
Employees
163
Contractors
38
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Shelton, CT
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Shelton, CT
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights creates a balance between personalized care and community activities. The assisted living and memory care home offers the welcoming ambiance of a boutique community — perfect for assisted living and memory care residents. The community’s purpose mainly revolves around the residents’ wellness, ensuring that their needs are holistically met. Lifestyle Transitions’ lifestyle aims to enrich the lives of its seniors, striving to make them healthier and improving them overall.
Lifestyle Transitions’ approach to senior living is uniquely designed to ensure that all the needs of its residents are met and satisfied. By offering a range of comprehensive services — including 24/7 nursing supervision, ADLs, personalized care, state-of-the-art emergency response systems, specialized memory care programs, recreational activities, and access to senior physicians and psychiatric services — the community strives to provide comfort and improve quality of life.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 9th out of 66 homes in Connecticut. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 9th out of 66 homes in Connecticut. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 8m per day
Rank #9 / 66Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 66 homes in Connecticut. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Connecticut average, with a ranking across 66 Connecticut SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Connecticut avg
+29%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +23% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 14m per day | ▲ 23% State avg: 3h 26m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
72.3%
Rank #61 / 71Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 71 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 71. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
149 days
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #258 / 264Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 258th out of 264 homes in Connecticut. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Connecticut SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.81:1
0% compared with Connecticut average
Avg staff/day
79
Average shift
7.1 hours
5% worse than Connecticut average
Total staff hours (quarter)
51,523
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
18
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
49
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
102
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
11.7%
6,043 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 14
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 94 | 8 | 102 | 28,792 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 14 | 49 | 10,548 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 3,579 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,446 | 66 | 72% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,060 | 76 | 83% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 859 | 67 | 73% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 747 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 736 | 87 | 95% | 5.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 688 | 71 | 77% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 572 | 78 | 85% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 551 | 77 | 84% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 62 | 67% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 57 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 185 | 50 | 54% | 3.4 |
102 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
49 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
83%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
73%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
71%
3 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
95%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
77%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
85%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
84%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
68%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
60%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
54%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$8K Rank #39 / 68Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 68 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Connecticut average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 68 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82% lower than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: $44K
Number of fines
1
43% fewer fines than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$8K
Connecticut average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 24, 2024 · $8K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 24, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 24, 2024
$8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.5
20% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 10.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.5
21% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.7%
17% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
23% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
37.3%
49% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
67% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.3%
38% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%
29% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.9%
74% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
33% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
7% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.9%
6% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
71.1%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
65% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.3%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
111
Medicare
26
23.4% of residents
Medicaid
44
39.6% of residents
Private pay or other
41
36.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
72.3%
↑ 2.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.8M
↓ ~$961.0K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9.6M
↑ ~$403.0K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-10.8%
↓ 5.4pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$16.5M
Operating loss
-$1.8M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$16.5M Rank #50 / 72Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 72 homes in Connecticut. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Connecticut SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$1.8M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #44 / 72Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 72 homes in Connecticut. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #44 / 72Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 72 homes in Connecticut. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$18.3M
Who this home usually serves
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Shelton's city center to Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.66 miles to nearest hospital (CP South (Griffin Hospital Department of Psychiatry))
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
What neighborhood is Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights in?
Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights is in the Pine Rock Park neighborhood.
Is Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights in a walkable area?
Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the phone number of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights?
(203) 225-5024 will put you in contact with the team at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights.
Is Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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