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Apple Rehab Guilford
10 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
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 Guilford is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Guilford, Connecticut, certified for 90 beds and caring for about 78 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 19, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 43.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 43.9%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | South Central Ct Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 39 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.3 | 38.3 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.9% | 39.8% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,021 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 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: 25 Feb 2025, 19 Oct 2022.
Severity mix: D ×34 E ×3 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 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 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 13 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | 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 | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 19 Oct 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | 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 | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 2 Jan 2020 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.9%, RNs 56.3%; 3 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 | 25.2% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.2% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.1% | 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: Fowler Nursing 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 South Central Ct County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Woods | North Branford | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 30.0 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Grimes Center | New Haven | 114 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 19.3 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center | Milford | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 17.5 | $19K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At the Willows | Woodbridge | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 27.8 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Civita Care Center At West River | Milford | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Guilford House, The | Guilford | 75 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 44.0 | $9K | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Leeway, Inc | New Haven | 30 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 76.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | East Haven | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 37.8 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
All 23 facilities in South Central Ct County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Apple Rehab Guilford been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Connecticut median is 35 per facility.
Has Apple Rehab Guilford been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Apple Rehab Guilford 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 Guilford?
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 Guilford last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Feb 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.