Apple Rehab Laurel Woods
East Haven, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075389) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $64,555
Phone: (203) 466-6850 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods reports 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.8%.
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods has 2 federal fines on record totaling $64,555.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in East Haven, Connecticut (South Central Ct county), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 28, 1993. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 110.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Apple Rehab Laurel Woods holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.564 hours per resident per day, with 0.421 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $64,555.00 against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided.
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which operates 20 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is 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 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 39.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $64,555.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 110.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which includes 20 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 28, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 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 2034666850 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 2034666850 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/075389?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.