Apple Rehab Watertown
Watertown, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075181) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,058
Phone: (860) 274-5428 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Apple Rehab Watertown has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Apple Rehab Watertown reports 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 35.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Apple Rehab Watertown has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,058.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Apple Rehab Watertown is a for-profit nursing home in Watertown, Connecticut, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1967. The facility has 110 certified beds and an average daily census of 101.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Apple Rehab Watertown holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 35.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,058.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased inspections.
Apple Rehab Watertown is part of the Apple Rehab chain, which operates 20 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator in place during the rating period.
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 Watertown has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 35.2% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,058.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Apple Rehab Watertown has 110 certified beds with an average daily census of 101.9 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 nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 17, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 4, 3, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (860) 274-5428 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (860) 274-5428 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075181?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.