Apple Rehab Watertown
35 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795 · (860) 274-5428
For profit - Corporation · 110 certified beds
Apple Rehab Watertown has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations (the Connecticut average is 13.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $25,058 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 27, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.March 27, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 27, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.March 27, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 27, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.March 27, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.March 27, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 12, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 16, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 16, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.June 18, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 18, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 30, 2023 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $25,058June 18, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Connecticut average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.46 | 3.73 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.22 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.2% | 37.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 110 |
| Average residents per day | 101.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Pines at Bristol for Nursing & Rehabilitation Bristol · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ingraham Manor Rehab and Nursing Bristol · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Middlebury Middlebury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Glendale Naugatuck · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation Naugatuck · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Apple Rehab Watertown on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.