APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS in East Haven, CT has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing rating. It reports 3.49 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, $8,021 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: April 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,021recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4939.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.40
Licensed practical nurses
1.07
Nurse aides
2.03
Weekend nursing
3.20
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
7.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
30.5%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.1%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
61.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,021 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $64,555 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 31, 2024
$8,021
Federal fine
Mar 14, 2024
$56,534
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of APPLE REHAB · 20 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
111.6 residents on an average day (93% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.