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Apple Rehab Colchester
36 Broadway Street, Colchester, CT 06415
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 60 beds, Apple Rehab Colchester serves Colchester in Capitol County, Connecticut and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1974.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 27, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 81.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $41K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 54.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Capitol Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 49 | 37 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 81.7 | 27.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.8% | 33.9% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $41,203 | $8,018 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (65 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: 12 Aug 2025, 16 May 2023.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×2 D ×40 F ×2 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | C | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 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 | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Mar 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 22 Feb 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 | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 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 | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 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 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2025 | Fine | $12,624 | |
| 8 Aug 2024 | Fine | $28,579 | |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Payment denial | — | 26 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.8%, RNs 50.0%; 0 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 | 34.4% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.0% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.8% | 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: Liberty Hall Nursing Center Inc. Chain: Apple Rehab (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Health Care, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1985 |
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 Capitol County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 West | Rocky Hill | 95 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 16.8 | — | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At New Britain | New Britain | 282 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 8.9 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion | Meriden | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 60.0 | $8K | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Elim Park Baptist Home, Inc | Cheshire | 90 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 21.1 | $8K | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Jefferson House | Newington | 104 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Jerome Home | New Britain | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 22.3 | $8K | 25 Jul 2025 |
| John L. Levitow Health Care Center | Rocky Hill | 125 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 12.0 | — | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Livewell Connecticut | Plantsville | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 65 facilities in Capitol County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Apple Rehab Colchester been cited for?
49 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Apple Rehab Colchester been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $41K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Apple Rehab Colchester compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Apple Rehab Colchester?
It is part of the Apple Rehab chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Apple Health Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Apple Rehab Colchester last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 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.