Apple Rehab Laurel Woods
451 North High Street · East Haven, CT · 06512 · 2034666850
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Apple Rehab
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $64,555 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 29, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 31, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $56,534 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075389 · certified since October 28, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.