APPLEWOOD CENTER (WINCHESTER, NH) has an overall 3 out of 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 4-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4207.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.71
Licensed practical nurses
0.88
Nurse aides
1.83
Weekend nursing
2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
32.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.8%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.7%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
90%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
86.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide care or services that were trauma-informed and culturally competent. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 699 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide or arrange the specialized rehabilitation services a resident needed. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 825 — 42 CFR §483.65 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
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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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
61.3 residents on an average day (85% of 72 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 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.