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Apple Rehab Watertown
35 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
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 Watertown, in Watertown, Connecticut, is certified for 110 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Apple Rehab chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Connecticut median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 14, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 29.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $25K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Connecticut median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 35.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Naugatuck Vly Co. median | Connecticut median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 31 | 35 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.7 | 31.7 | 29.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.2% | 39.6% | 35.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,058 | $0 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 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: 27 Mar 2026, 18 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×26 E ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 16 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | B | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | 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 Oct 2023 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Sep 2023 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | 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 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 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 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | 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 | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 1 Feb 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | Fine | $25,058 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Connecticut average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.2%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 31.0% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 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: Waterbury Extended Care Facility, 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 Naugatuck Vly County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Middlebury | Middlebury | 58 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 24.1 | $13K | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Cook Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | Plymouth | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 38.3 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Orange Health Care Center | Orange | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Wallingford | 130 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12.3 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
| River Glen Health Care Center | Southbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 22.5 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | Waterbury | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 26.7 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill | Waterbury | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 26.7 | — | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Complete Care At Glendale | Naugatuck | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 25.8 | — | 3 Feb 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Naugatuck Vly County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Apple Rehab Watertown been cited for?
36 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 Watertown been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $25K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Apple Rehab Watertown compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Connecticut median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Apple Rehab Watertown?
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 Watertown last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 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.