Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Shelton, CT
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Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Shelton, CT
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights sits in the Pine Rock Park neighborhood of Shelton, Connecticut, and it covers a lot of ground: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof. A hundred twenty beds, 111 residents currently calling it home, which puts occupancy around 72 percent.

The average stay runs about 149 days, somewhere between a short rehab stint and a genuine long-term placement. Zvonimir Jukic owns the community.

On the clinical side, there’s nursing supervision available around the clock, along with help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, and getting around. Emergency response systems are built into the building itself, and residents can access senior physicians and psychiatric services without leaving the property, which cuts down on the logistics families usually have to manage for outside appointments.

Memory care gets its own dedicated programming here, built specifically around the needs of residents dealing with cognitive decline. Recreational activities fill out the rest of daily life. There’s also an Active Resident Council, a group that meets regularly so residents actually have input into policies and programming rather than just living with decisions made elsewhere.

Nursing staff includes RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides, and total nursing care comes out to just over five hours per resident per day, a meaningful figure for anyone comparing coverage across facilities. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so payment options are flexible.

One thing worth knowing before visiting: the Walk Score here is 4, about as car-dependent as it gets. Nobody’s walking to a pharmacy from this address.

Between the range of care levels offered, the resident council giving people a voice, and staffing that clears five hours of nursing care a day, Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights reads as a full-continuum facility built for residents with a wide range of clinical needs.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
At CT avg. At CT avg.CT average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 7.3% Above CT avg. ▲ 7.3% Above CT avg.CT average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 23.3% Above CT avg. ▲ 23.3% Above CT avg.CT average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 14.7% Below CT avg. ▼ 14.7% Below CT avg.CT average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Connecticut averages

Rank #9 / 66Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 66 homes we track in Connecticut for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Connecticut average, with a ranking across 66 Connecticut facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 9th out of 66 homes we track in Connecticut for nurse hours. 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.

4h 57m

25% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
35m
−17% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 13m
+46% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
3h 9m
+38% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 36m
+34% State avg: 3h 26m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
6m
+17% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
20m
−27% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Higher occupancy than the Connecticut average: 84.2%
Occupancy rate
93.2% Rank #35 / 104Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 104 homes we track in Connecticut for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Connecticut average, with its Statewide rank out of 104. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
112
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
149 days
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #47 / 119Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 119 homes we track in Connecticut for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Connecticut facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #258 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 258th out of 262 homes we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2024 · 2 years of data
Total health inspections 1

Connecticut average 5.7


Last Health inspection on Feb 2024

Total health citations
10 Rank #3 / 67Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 67 homes we track in Connecticut for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Connecticut State average, with a ranking across all 67 CT facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Connecticut average 32

Citations per inspection
10 Rank #65 / 67Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 67 homes we track in Connecticut for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Connecticut mean across 67 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Connecticut average 5.82


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 10 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.3


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 0.7

0 critical citations Connecticut average: 0.3

0 serious citations Connecticut average: 0.7

8 moderate citations Connecticut average: 28.8

2 minor citations Connecticut average: 2.3
Citations history (last 2 years)
Administration moderate citation Feb 21, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 21, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 21, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 201
Employees 163
Contractors 38
Staff to resident ratio 1.81 : 1
0% compared with Connecticut average
Connecticut average ratio: 1.86 : 1 Connecticut average ratio: 1.86 : 1See full Connecticut ranking
Avg staff/day 79
Average shift 7.1 hours
5% worse than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 7.5 hours Connecticut average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Connecticut ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 51,523

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 Info All 18 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 49 total: 35 full-time employees and 14 contractors. 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 102 total: 94 full-time employees and 8 contractors. 102
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant94810228,79292100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse35144910,54892100%7.2
Registered Nurse180183,57992100%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,4466672%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker3031,0607683%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0338596773%7
RN Director of Nursing2027476571%6.2
Other Social Services Staff3037368795%5.1
Speech Language Pathologist0226887177%5.5
Physical Therapy Aide0445727885%5.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0445517784%7.2
Dietitian1014736368%7.5
Administrator1014486267%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide1014285762%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014135560%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0331855054%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%

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 #36 / 67Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 67 homes we track in Connecticut for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Connecticut average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 67 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82% lower than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: $44K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut average

Connecticut 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 Info 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 Info 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 average

Connecticut average: 10.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.5
21% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.7%
17% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.6%
23% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 19.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 37.3%
49% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 24.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.8%
67% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
38% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 4.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
29% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.9%
74% worse than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 15.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.6%
33% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
7% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 87.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
6% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 93.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.1%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 70.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
65% better than Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.3%
In line with Connecticut average

Connecticut average: 69.8%

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.0M Rank #48 / 65Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 65 homes we track in Connecticut. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Connecticut average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$34.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #41 / 65Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 65 homes we track in Connecticut. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Connecticut average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.5M 71.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #17 / 65Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 65 homes we track in Connecticut. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Connecticut average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Connecticut that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$13.8M

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (43% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.

Admissions
210 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 41%
Private pay 43%
Medicaid 16%
Discharges
212 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%
Private pay 42%
Medicaid 16%

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Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Shelton (Pine Rock Park)
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 113
Rank #47 / 119
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
CT AVG 84.2%
Rank #35 / 104
+11%
4.95
Facility 4.95
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #9 / 66
-16%+25%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #36 / 67
10
Facility 10
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #3 / 67
10.0
Facility 10.0
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #65 / 67
-112-
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 48
Rank #258 / 262
Zvonimir Jukic
$12.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG $18.0M
Rank #48 / 65
$8.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG $10.6M
Rank #41 / 65
71.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 71.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CT AVG 68%
Rank #17 / 65
75163
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
Shelton
206
Facility 206
CT AVG 113
Rank #10 / 119
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
CT AVG 84.2%
Rank #98 / 104
-34%
3.43
Facility 3.43
CT AVG 3.97
Rank #46 / 66
-42%-14%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
CT AVG $43.8k
Rank #36 / 67
61
Facility 61
CT AVG 32.0
Rank #63 / 67
6.8
Facility 6.8
CT AVG 5.8
Rank #51 / 67
1114-
74
Facility 74
CT AVG 48
Rank #50 / 262
-
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG $18.0M
Rank #49 / 65
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG $10.6M
Rank #50 / 65
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CT AVG 68%
Rank #38 / 65
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Connecticut

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights is located in Shelton, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.
CT

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.
CT

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

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 of Shelton.

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 occupancy rate at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights?

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights's occupancy is 72.3%.

Are pets allowed at Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights?

Yes, Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights is registered as a non-profit.

Are there photos of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights?

Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights is located at 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484.

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