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Apple Rehab Colchester

Colchester, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075231) · 60 certified beds

⚠ CMS consumer warning: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare ↗.
CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 2.99★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $41,203 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (860) 537-4606 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Apple Rehab Colchester in Colchester, CT has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Apple Rehab Colchester reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.

Apple Rehab Colchester has 2 federal fines on record totaling $41,203.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Apple Rehab Colchester Apple Rehab Colchester: 1★ 1★ CT average CT average: 2.99★ 2.99★ Apple Rehab chain avg Apple Rehab chain avg: 2.3★ 2.3★

About this facility

Apple Rehab Colchester is a for-profit nursing home in Colchester, Connecticut, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1974. The facility is licensed for 60 beds and had an average of 54.4 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.

CMS gives this facility an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.

Total nurse staffing time is 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.8%.

On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $41,203.00, and 1 payment denial has been issued against this facility.

CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.

Apple Rehab Colchester is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, per CMS records.

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 Colchester has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.

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 about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 54.8% nursing turnover.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $41,203.00 and 1 payment denial.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 60 beds and had an average of 54.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Apple Rehab chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for certification on June 10, 1974.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) separately; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8605374606 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 8605374606 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075231?state=CT.

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.