APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN
35 BUNKER HILL RD, Watertown, CT 06795
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN Compares
APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Watertown, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.7%) is above the Connecticut average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.1% — better than the Connecticut average of 17.8% (32% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.0% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
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 WATERTOWN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN with other nursing homes in Watertown.
How is APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN 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 WATERTOWN keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.1% here versus 17.8% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 110 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at APPLE REHAB WATERTOWN?
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 Watertown
Watertown sits in Litchfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 38,580 (21.3%)
- Median age
- 47.5 years
- Median household income
- $81,590
- Median home value
- $258,300
Demographics for Litchfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Watertown.
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