Apple Rehab Watertown
Apple Rehab Watertown is a 2-star rated nursing home in Watertown, CT with 110 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 57 health violations on record. Federal fines total $52,806 across 4 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: June 18, 2024.
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 9, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 2 penalties totaling $20,056
Fine
Fine
2021 1 penalties totaling $22,750
Fine
2018 1 penalties totaling $10,000
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 12 violations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023 5 violations
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2022 15 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
2021 3 violations
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 6 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2019 5 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.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
2018 5 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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2017 6 violations
Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves.
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple Rehab Watertown
- What violations has Apple Rehab Watertown received?
- Apple Rehab Watertown has 57 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 Watertown?
- Apple Rehab Watertown has a 2-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 Watertown 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 Watertown safe?
- Safety at Apple Rehab Watertown 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 Watertown?
- Phone: (860) 274-5428. Address: 35 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown, CT. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Apple Rehab Watertown offer?
- Apple Rehab Watertown is a skilled nursing facility with 110 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 Watertown, CT?
- Compare Apple Rehab Watertown with other nursing homes in Watertown, 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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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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