APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS
451 NORTH HIGH STREET, East Haven, CT 06512
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How APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS Compares
APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in East Haven, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.7%) is below the Connecticut average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in East Haven, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (25% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.6% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5% (25% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS with other nursing homes in East Haven.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS addressing its health inspections 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 LAUREL WOODS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 4.2% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APPLE REHAB LAUREL WOODS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around East Haven
East Haven sits in New Haven County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 148,857 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $71,370
- Median home value
- $252,300
Demographics for New Haven County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near East Haven.
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