The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN
WATERTOWN, CT · Medicare-certified · 110 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Apple Rehab Watertown in Watertown, CT has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspections, 3-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It reported 3.46 nurse hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4593 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4593.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.09
- Weekend nursing
- 3.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.2%16.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.7%5.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%1.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%17.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
32.9%32.4%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.4%29.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.7%20.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.3%1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.3%26.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.6%4.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.6%79.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.7%70.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 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 June 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 6 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,058 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,058 in total fines.
- $25,058
Federal fine
Jun 18, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of APPLE REHAB · 20 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 101.9 residents on an average day (93% of 110 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.