Apple Rehab Colchester
Apple Rehab Colchester is a 1-star rated nursing home in Colchester, CT with 60 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 38 health violations on record. Federal fines total $21,964 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: May 16, 2023.
This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.
Staff turnover rate: 73.5% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Connecticut public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.
Fines and Penalties by Year
2020 1 penalties totaling $21,964
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2023 11 violations
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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2021 1 violations
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
2020 13 violations
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 4 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2018 4 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2017 5 violations
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Rehab Colchester
- What violations has Apple Rehab Colchester received?
- Apple Rehab Colchester has 38 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Apple Rehab Colchester?
- Apple Rehab Colchester has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Apple Rehab Colchester last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Apple Rehab Colchester safe?
- Safety at Apple Rehab Colchester should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Apple Rehab Colchester?
- Phone: (860) 537-4606. Address: 36 Broadway Street, Colchester, CT. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Apple Rehab Colchester offer?
- Apple Rehab Colchester is a skilled nursing facility with 60 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Colchester, CT?
- Compare Apple Rehab Colchester with other nursing homes in Colchester, CT on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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| Apple Rehab Colchester (this facility) | ★☆☆☆☆ | 38 | 60 |
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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