Apple Rehab Clipper
161 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891
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How Apple Rehab Clipper Compares
Apple Rehab Clipper is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Westerly, Rhode Island. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Rhode Island average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.3%) is above the Rhode Island average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Westerly, the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — better than the Rhode Island average of 22.7% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Rhode Island average of 3.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.3% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 4.3% (113% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Apple Rehab Clipper
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Apple Rehab Clipper with other nursing homes in Westerly.
How is Apple Rehab Clipper addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Apple Rehab Clipper keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.5% here versus 22.7% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Apple Rehab Clipper keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 3.6% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Apple Rehab Clipper?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Apple Rehab Clipper lag behind other Westerly options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Apple Rehab Clipper?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Westerly
Westerly sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Rhode Island as a whole (17.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 26,071 (20.7%)
- Median age
- 45.0 years
- Median household income
- $86,970
- Median home value
- $359,300
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Westerly.
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