Apple Rehab Clipper
Westerly, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415120) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $238,831
Phone: (401) 322-8081 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Apple Rehab Clipper in Westerly, RI holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Apple Rehab Clipper reports total nurse staffing of 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $238,831.00 for Apple Rehab Clipper, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Apple Rehab Clipper is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 47.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 26, 1996. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Limited Liability company, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Apple Rehab Clipper holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. The four component ratings are: Health Inspection - 4 stars, Quality Measures (QM) - 3 stars, and Staffing - 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.16 per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $238,831.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
Apple Rehab Clipper is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which operates 20 facilities nationally with a chain average overall rating of 2.3 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star rating.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Apple Rehab Clipper has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Rhode Island's state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with 42.0% nursing turnover and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $238,831.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average daily census of 47.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 26, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4013228081 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4013228081 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415120?state=RI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.