APPLE REHAB WEST HAVEN has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It is a special focus candidate/facility, had $26,685 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.51 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: November 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $26,685special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5061.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.44
Licensed practical nurses
0.90
Nurse aides
2.16
Weekend nursing
3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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
21.2%20.9%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%2.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.2%5.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.5%6.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.1%11.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.6%17.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.3%15.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.6%6.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%3.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.7%24.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.2%4.3%Improving
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
—85.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.1%93.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—36%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
23.3%44.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2021 — 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 August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — 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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PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,685 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 20, 2025
$26,685
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of APPLE REHAB · 20 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
81.4 residents on an average day (90% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
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.