Apple Rehab Saybrook
1775 Boston Post Rd · Old Saybrook, CT · 06475 · 8603996216
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Apple Rehab
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 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 August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 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 April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 9, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 9, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B January 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected August 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
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 August 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 8, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075070 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.