Nursing homes › Connecticut › Apple Rehab Watertown
35 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795 · 8602745428 · 110 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 above its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.46 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.12. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 36 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-03-27 | 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 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-01-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-22 |
| 2025-01-16 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2024-06-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | 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 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-06-18 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | B | Health | corrected 2024-08-13 |
| 2023-11-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | complaint | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-10-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-10-04 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-18 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-18 | Fine | $25,058 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOLEY, BRIAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 10/01/1985 |
| FOLEY, BRIAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1985 |
| 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 075181. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.