Nursing homes › Connecticut › Apple Rehab Laurel Woods
451 North High Street, East Haven, CT 06512 · 2034666850 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Apple Rehab, a group operating 20 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $604,573 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.56 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.42. Weekend total: 3.35. Nursing staff turnover: 40%.
All-time on record: 46 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Health | corrected 2026-03-07 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-11 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-04-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-04-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-26 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-03-26 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-12-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-10 |
| 2024-09-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-05-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-05-31 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | B | Health | corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2023-10-31 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | B | complaint | corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-31 | Fine | $8,021 |
| 2024-03-14 | Fine | $56,534 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOLEY, BRIAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 10/24/2008 |
| FOLEY, BRIAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/24/2008 |
| VESS, RYAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2013 |
| VESS, RYAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2013 |
| VESS, RYAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075389. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.