Apple Rehab Avon
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0584
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0600
F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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facility. A facility obtained statement dated and signed on 8/5/24 from Nurse Aide (NA) #1 (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift) indicated I sat down to chart at the NA station, I heard someone yelling 'help' I got up and saw Resident #46 hurrying back into his/her wheelchair and Resident #20 was on the floor. NA #1 asked Resident #46 what happened and he/she said Resident#20 kicked him/her, so he/she retaliated. A facility obtained statement signed and dated 8/6/24 by Registered Nurse (RN) #1 indicated a NA called for help and RN #1 saw Resident #20 on the floor, in a semi-lateral position, with mild bleeding coming from the wound (open area). Resident #20 was not giving accurate statements because of his/her baseline confusion. According to Resident #46, Resident #20 kicked him/her and so Resident #46 pushed Resident #20 and both fell on the floor.A facility Accident and Incident report dated 8/5/24 indicated an unwitnessed incident in which Resident #46 stated Resident #20 was kicking him/her. Resident #46 reported standing up and pushing Resident #20 off of him/her. Both residents were found on the floor. Resident #46 reported that he/she crawled back to his/her chair.Injuries noted on Resident #46 at time of incident was an abrasion to
the left kneeInterview with Resident #46 on 9/22/25 at12:20 PM did not provide any additional details related to the incident and only stated it's good now. Interview with NA #1 on 9/24/25 at 11:07 AM indicated that she called the nurse over and waited with Resident #20 as the resident remained on the floor to be evaluated. She reported the residents were not separated at the time after the incident. She reported she didn't recall anything being in the hallway that resident could have hit while falling.Attempts to contact the RN on shift that day were made but unsuccessful.Interview with the Administrator on 9/26/25 at 10:33 AM indicated she was familiar with the incident, though she was off that day. She reported that Resident #20 was sent to the emergency room as a result of the resident-to-resident altercation. She reported due to the pushing, and this altercation would be considered a form of abuse. She reports their policy indicated that residents are immediately separated, seen by psychiatric services and offer room change if applicable.
Facilities Abuse policy indicated in part that all residents are treated with kindness, compassion and dignity. abuse or mistreatment of any kind towards a resident is strictly prohibited.
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F-Tag F0640
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0640 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0641
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level B: isolated, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0689
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0698
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0755
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0756
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
F-Tag F0812
Federal health inspectors cited APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-25.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of APPLE REHAB AVON.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-05.
APPLE REHAB AVON in AVON, CT inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in AVON, CT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from APPLE REHAB AVON or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.