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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 71% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 16 findings, above the CT average of 12.8. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Apple Rehab Middletown receives highly polarized feedback, with some residents praising the physical therapy team while many others report severe neglect and administrative failures. Families frequently cite concerns regarding chronic understaffing, poor communication, and a lack of basic hygiene or compassionate care for their loved ones.
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Key Review Excerpts
“I spent 7 weeks here in short term rehab and was impressed by many star employees, including the APRN Christina, psychologist Lewis, nurse Cici and amazing therapy team, including OT Danielle and manager of rehab therapy Carol Ann.”
“The nurse manager told me 'I don't run the plane I only work here' when I brought concerns to her. I was horrified when I walked in to see my dad in a horrible state!”
“The CNA’s are wonderful for the most part and do a great job! However , management is awful!! Don’t even bother complaining to them because they will assure you that they will try to resolve your issue and it gets swept under the rug.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows concerning patterns with 62 deficiencies across 11 surveys, including 20 complaint-triggered violations where families reported problems. The most frequent issues involve resident rights violations, care planning failures, and medical record management problems. Recent complaints through December 2024 suggest ongoing concerns with resident dignity and abuse reporting, though the facility has corrected all cited deficiencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Apple Rehab Middletown
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Apple Rehab
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Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 8 of 20
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Foley, Brian
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