Apple Rehab Watertown
35 Bunker Hill Rd · Watertown, CT · 06795 · 8602745428
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Apple Rehab
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 | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $25,058 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 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 February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
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 August 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B June 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · 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 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 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 March 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 18, 2024 | Fine | $25,058 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075181 · certified since April 17, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.