Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shelton, CT

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Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shelton, CT

Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Shelton, CT.

Information last verified: May 14, 2026

45 Maltby Street, Shelton, CT 06484

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 49 reviews

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Overall Review of Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Therapy team supports recovery

Residents and families describe a strong therapy team that drives rehab progress.

Several reviews credit the therapy team with making a real difference in recovery, including attentive physical therapy and coordinated OT/PT plans. Families also describe staff motivating residents through rehab and helping them regain function after surgery or injuries. Even when other parts of the stay were criticized, residents and families repeatedly point back to therapy as a key reason they felt supported.

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Nursing response varies day to day

Some residents describe delays and missed basics when help is needed.

A recurring concern is that nursing help can be slow, with reviews describing ignored nurse-button requests and long waits for staff attention. Some families also report gaps in routine care like bathing or cleaning up promptly, even when requests were made. At the same time, other reviews say needs were handled quickly and staff provided care and updates, which suggests experiences aren’t consistent across stays.

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Dementia care gets specific focus

Reviews mention dementia support, including calming techniques and ADL help.

Multiple reviews reference dementia care, describing staff who can stay calm and help diffuse confusion. Families also mention hands-on support with morning routines and ongoing assistance with daily living when residents may refuse. One reviewer also flags memory-related frustrations, including lack of basic supports for orientation, reinforcing that dementia experience may depend on the unit and the day.

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Food quality is mixed

Food is a mixed point, with both positive and negative dining feedback.

Some residents and families describe the food as good or even “great,” while others call food service awful or very poor. This split shows that dining satisfaction isn’t uniform from review to review. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and diet support in the care plan, which may affect what different residents actually receive.

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Facility condition draws criticism

Several reviews describe the building as dated and in need of upkeep.

A number of reviews mention the facility looking old or dreary, along with concerns about cleaning and maintenance. Some describe needing upgrades like fresh paint or an overall facelift, and others report dirty or poorly maintained areas. A smaller set of reviews says the building is clean and the facility feels welcoming, but the negative comments are frequent enough to stand out.

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Getting around and trips

The community supports transportation for outings and appointments.

Reviews and community features both point to help with getting to appointments and planned outings. Families mention scheduling and support that allows visits and activities to fit into their routines, which aligns with the community’s transportation arrangements. This shows up less often than therapy and day-to-day care, but it appears as a practical benefit in the reviews.

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Features

Housing

206 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Bad Sons Beer Company (1 miles)
Planet Pizza (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.4 miles)
Matto (1.5 miles)
Duchess Drive-In (1.6 miles)
Wendy's (2 miles)
Spotted Horse Tavern Shelton (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

Rite Aid (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Costco Bakery (5.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
Rite Aid (5.8 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (3 miles)
Aunties Cafe (3 miles)
Starbucks (5.6 miles)
Panera Bread (5.7 miles)
Starbucks (5.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.1 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)

Physicians

Medical Imaging Systems (3.2 miles)
Neurological Specialists PC (3.3 miles)
Steeves Corrie MD (3.3 miles)
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut PC (5.8 miles)
Vicente MD Diaz MBA (6.1 miles)
Highly Maintained Body Shop (6.9 miles)
Advanced Radiology Consultants (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church (4.8 miles)
Trinity Episcopal Church (5.7 miles)
Church Of The Holy Spirit (7.9 miles)

Parks

Boothe Memorial Park Hawkwatch (5.5 miles)
Silver Sands State Park (7 miles)
Twin Brooks Park (7.1 miles)
Edgewood Park (7.5 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Orange (5.8 miles)
Metro North - Milford Train Station (6.5 miles)
Metro North West Haven Train Station (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

Milford Hospital Walk In (5.9 miles)
Milford Campus Bridgeport Hospital (6.8 miles)
Veterans Affairs CT Healthcare System: West Haven Medical Center (7.1 miles)
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus (7.7 miles)

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