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Apple Rehab Clipper

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

161 Post Road, Westerly · Westerly, RI 0289160 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 15 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is frequently praised for its compassionate nursing and rehab staff, making it a strong contender for recovery. However, given the serious reports regarding medication management and staff responsiveness, we strongly advise families to conduct frequent, unannounced visits and maintain active oversight of their loved one's care plan.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

15 reviews on Google
Apple Rehab Clipper receives high praise for its attentive nursing and rehabilitation staff, with many families highlighting the compassionate care provided to residents. However, there are significant concerns regarding management, cleanliness, and patient safety, with some reviewers reporting serious issues like medication errors and unresponsiveness.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff7.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0Memory8.0Comms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and caring nursing staff
  • Effective physical therapy programs
  • Positive patient outcomes for rehab
  • Helpful and friendly CNAs

Concerns

  • Poor communication and unprofessional behavior from management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate monitoring of patient rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.0'18(1)5.05.0'20(1)2.04.0'22(1)3.03.7'25(3)5.0'26(2)

Distribution · 16 analyzed

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2
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5

How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the attentiveness of your nursing staff and the friendliness of the CNAs; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 2With the great physical therapy outcomes mentioned by others, could you tell us more about how a personalized rehab plan is developed for a new resident?
  • 3How does the management team stay in close contact with families to ensure we are always updated on our loved one's progress and well-being?
  • 4Can you walk us through your specific protocols for medication management to ensure everything is administered accurately and on schedule?
  • 5What steps are taken by the nursing team to ensure residents are monitored closely and safely throughout the day and night?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have planned to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

Great overall communication between myself and CNAs, nurses, therapists and staff. Hoping she doesn't need to go back but if she needs rehab again, Apple is our first choice.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★

I found AND corrected being given the wrong meds. #2 I had to call the police who got a 93yr old to safety sooner than the staff

Rehab patient · 2025☆☆☆☆

91 yr old Mom with some memory and mobility issues has been there a week and our family is soooo pleased so far, they're all so caring and down to earth helpful.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 15 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.07hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.19hrs
78%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.0%
US
14.4%
RI
19.5%
Washington
12.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Better than Avg
Here
6.7%
US
12.1%
RI
15.5%
Washington
9.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.5%
US
15.4%
RI
22.7%
Washington
13.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.5%
US
19.5%
RI
16.6%
Washington
18.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.9%
US
15.3%
RI
17.5%
Washington
13.3%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
4.9%
RI
4.3%
Washington
4.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.7%
US
79.7%
RI
78.2%
Washington
80.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility69.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
69.9%
US
81.8%
RI
77.7%
Washington
83.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
1.6%
RI
2.0%
Washington
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (8.7)
5 complaint-triggered
$238,831 in fines

Apple Rehab Clipper has a concerning pattern with 37 deficiencies across 5 surveys, including families filing reports that triggered complaint investigations for abuse protection and medication errors. The facility shows persistent issues with medication management, fire safety systems, and nutrition services that recur across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the recurring problems with basic care and safety systems warrant careful consideration during your visit.

Jul 8, 2025Complaint
3
0710Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

May 8, 2025Routine
11
0803Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0567Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

May 23, 2024Routine
15
0692Actual harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0944Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Nov 17, 2023Complaint
2
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Apr 6, 2023Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0638Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0710Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 23, 2024

$176,111

Fine

Nov 17, 2023

$62,720

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Apple Rehab Clipper

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Apple Rehab

Chain Size

20 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 6 of 20

Ownership & Management

Owners

Foley, Brian

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Orix Real Estate Capital LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestSingh, DevikaW-2 Managing EmployeeFoley, BrianOfficer / DirectorVess, RyanOfficer / DirectorVess, RyanOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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