Apple Rehab Watertown
35 Bunker Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Apple Rehab Watertown is a nursing home in Watertown, Connecticut. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (860) 274-5428
- Last standard health inspection
- March 27, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 110
- Residents per day, on average
- 102.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Waterbury Extended Care Facility, INC.
- Chain
- Apple Rehab
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Connecticut average (35 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0658 from the health inspection on January 12, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on March 27, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 27, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.
Citation K0500. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0927. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0927 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0568 from the health inspection on June 18, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0561 from severity D to B. It is from the health inspection on June 18, 2024. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0568 from the health inspection on June 18, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 16, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 18, 2024 from $38,550 to $25,058.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
12 citations
Health inspection on June 18, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
34 of 191 Connecticut homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
Citation F0561. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation K0927. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Fine
June 18, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $25,058 on June 18, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 30, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 4, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2022.
11 citations
Health inspection on February 1, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0882. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
Citation F0886. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 1, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FOLEY, BRIAN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/1985
- VESS, RYANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/15/2013
Questions
When was Apple Rehab Watertown last inspected?
CMS lists March 27, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Apple Rehab Watertown have?
CMS lists 35 health citations since February 1, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Apple Rehab Watertown been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $25,058 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Apple Rehab Watertown?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Apple Rehab Watertown a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.