Skilled nursing · Watertown, CT

Apple Rehab Watertown

35 BUNKER HILL RD, Watertown, CT 06795

2 / 5CMS 110 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Apple Rehab Watertown carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Connecticut state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 10.6 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 24.5 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.52 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 37 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Worth asking about

Decline in mobility

Above national median. Ask about activity programs, physical therapy frequency, and resident engagement.

Federal CMS + Connecticut state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.52

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.45

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

37%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

10.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

24.5%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.7%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$25,058 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID075181

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds110

Avg residents103

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Mobility-decline rate is 24.0% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.6% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Connecticut DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Apple Rehab Watertown?

Apple Rehab Watertown has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Apple Rehab Watertown been cited for resident harm?

It has $25,058 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Apple Rehab Watertown appears in the record section above.

Does Apple Rehab Watertown use antipsychotic medications?

10.6 percent of long-stay residents at Apple Rehab Watertown are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 24.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Apple Rehab Watertown's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Apple Rehab Watertown has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Connecticut state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Apple Rehab Watertown?

Apple Rehab Watertown is located at 35 BUNKER HILL RD, Watertown, CT 06795. Phone: (860) 274-5428. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Apple Rehab Watertown a special focus facility?

Apple Rehab Watertown is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $25,058 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Apple Rehab Watertown's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Apple Rehab Watertown has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Apple Rehab Watertown compare to other Watertown skilled nursing facilities?

Apple Rehab Watertown holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 46. Browse the full Watertown directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Apple Rehab Watertown?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Apple Rehab Watertown and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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