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APPLE REHAB WEST HAVEN

WEST HAVEN, CT · Medicare-certified · 90 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.5061 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.

  5. 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

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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.