Apple Rehab Clipper
161 Post Road · Westerly, RI · 02891 · 4013228081
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Apple Rehab
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $238,831 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
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.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 8, 2025
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.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B May 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · H May 23, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
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.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 23, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected June 22, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2023
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
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.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023
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.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $176,111 |
| November 17, 2023 | Fine | $62,720 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415120 · certified since February 26, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.