Apple Rehab Colchester
36 Broadway Street · Colchester, CT · 06415 · 8605374606
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Apple Rehab
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $41,203 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $41,203 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $12,624 |
| August 8, 2024 | Fine | $28,579 |
| February 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 26 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 075231 · certified since June 10, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.