APPLE REHAB MYSTIC in Mystic, CT has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 2.91 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; health inspection is 3 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9134.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
0.48
Nurse aides
1.76
Weekend nursing
2.69
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 82%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4%13.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%3.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.6%8.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25%24.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%15.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%5.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.2%19.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.5%9.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.9%92%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—52.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
44.7%61.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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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 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,588 in total fines.
Federal fine
Dec 19, 2023
$16,588
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of APPLE REHAB · 20 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
55.7 residents on an average day (93% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.