APPLINGWOOD POST ACUTE has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspections and 3-star staffing and quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty, $63,999 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: August 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $63,999recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7221.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
1.11
Nurse aides
1.94
Weekend nursing
3.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.9%7.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%2.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.8%22.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.2%1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%1.3%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.9%4.5%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
34.4%11.1%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
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%82%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—30.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34.3%33.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $63,999 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 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 · $63,999 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 12, 2025
$63,999
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 31 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
63.4 residents on an average day (81% of 78 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 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.