Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, inc

Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, situated on Maltby Street in Shelton, Connecticut, is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for seniors requiring post-acute rehabilitation or long-term nursing support. Operated by Apple Rehab, Hewitt Health draws residents from throughout the Naugatuck Valley and greater New Haven County, offering families a locally accessible, clinically strong option for skilled care within their own community. Maltby Street places Hewitt Health within a well-established Shelton neighborhood, offering residents a sense of community continuity during their care journey. Shelton is a city that blends suburban accessibility with natural beauty: the Housatonic River flows along its western boundary, and Riverview Park provides scenic waterside paths enjoyed by area residents year-round. The Shelton Lakes Recreation Path is another popular local outdoor amenity for families visiting their loved ones. Downtown Shelton along Canal Street offers a variety of local restaurants and shops, while the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford and the Route 8 retail corridor place broader dining and shopping options within easy reach. Griffin Hospital in Derby, one of Connecticut's most respected community hospitals and a Yale New Haven Health System partner, is the primary acute care referral center serving Hewitt Health residents. Griffin's nationally recognized orthopedic, cardiac, and medical-surgical programs make it an ideal partner for coordinating care transitions. Additional specialty services through Yale New Haven Health are also accessible for complex clinical needs. Apple Rehab's commitment to restoring independence and dignity is evident throughout Hewitt Health's skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs. The facility's interdisciplinary team—comprising registered nurses, licensed therapists in physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and certified nursing assistants—works in close collaboration with each resident's physician and family to develop and execute tailored care plans. Programs for cardiac recovery, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and complex medical management are among the core clinical strengths of the Apple Rehab model. For Shelton families seeking skilled nursing care with a proven management team, a compassionate clinical staff, and a convenient neighborhood location, Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center is a respected and trusted community resource.