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Apple Rehab Coccomo
33 Cone Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
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.
Certified for 100 beds, Apple Rehab Coccomo serves Meriden in Lower Ct River Vly County, Connecticut and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 20, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 53.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lower Ct River Vly Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 44 | 36 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.0 | 40.8 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.6% | 38.5% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,069 | $10,358 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 191 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: Connecticut average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Aug 2025, 29 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×25 E ×12 F ×1 B ×4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | E | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey (under dispute review) | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | 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 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | B | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0584 | 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. | C | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | B | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 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 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 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 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 29 Sep 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2021 |
| 7 Sep 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2021 |
| 7 Sep 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.6%, RNs 53.8%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Connecticut median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.7% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.6% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.1% | 17.6% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Meriden Health Care Center Inc. Chain: Apple Rehab (20 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Lower Ct River Vly County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center | Moodus | 76 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17.1 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Essex Meadows Health Center | Essex | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 37.8 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Portland Care & Rehab Centre, Inc | Portland | 65 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16.9 | $10K | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Complete Care At Meriden | Meriden | 115 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 35.7 | $9K | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Middletown | Middletown | 70 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 57 | 81.4 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Apple Rehab Saybrook | Old Saybrook | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 40.8 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Gladeview Health Care Center | Old Saybrook | 132 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 30.3 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Silver Springs Care Centerabuse icon | Meriden | 158 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 22.8 | $24K | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Lower Ct River Vly County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Apple Rehab Coccomo been cited for?
44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Apple Rehab Coccomo been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Apple Rehab Coccomo compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Apple Rehab Coccomo?
It is part of the Apple Rehab chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Apple Rehab Coccomo last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Aug 2025.
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.