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Apple Rehab Clipper
161 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Apple Rehab Clipper is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Westerly, Rhode Island, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Rhode Island median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 9, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 24.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $239K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Rhode Island median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Washington Co. median | Rhode Island median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 18 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.0 | 20.0 | 24.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.0% | 43.2% | 39.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $238,831 | $14,069 | $22,205 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 72 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Rhode Island average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 May 2026, 8 May 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 H ×1 D ×13 E ×4 F ×3 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | B | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2025 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | H | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | C | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2024 | Fine | $176,111 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Fine | $62,720 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Rhode Island average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.0%, RNs 30.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Rhode Island median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.4% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.6% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 22.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: The Clipper Home Inc. Chain: Apple Rehab (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orix Real Estate Capital LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Washington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Health Centre Inc | North Kingstown | 66 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13.6 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Kingston Center For Rehabilitation and Health Care | West Kingston | 55 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 16.4 | — | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Royal of Westerly Nursing Center | Westerly | 66 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 27.3 | $9K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| South County Eden Operations LLC DBA Lakeside Nurs | North Kingstown | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | $14K | 18 May 2026 |
| Westerly Health Center | Westerly | 120 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 20.0 | $8K | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | North Kingstown | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 26.7 | $53K | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Elderwood of Scallop Shell At Wakefield | South Kingstown | 80 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 31.3 | $90K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctrabuse icon | West Kingston | 112 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12.5 | $14K | 12 May 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Washington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Apple Rehab Clipper been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Rhode Island median is 25 per facility.
Has Apple Rehab Clipper been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $239K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Apple Rehab Clipper compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Rhode Island median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Apple Rehab Clipper?
It is part of the Apple Rehab chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Apple Rehab Clipper last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.