Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a top-rated nursing home in East Haven, CT, that offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. As a family-owned and operated community, the nursing home fosters a home-like environment to ensure older adults are well-cared for. Respite care, pain management, and stroke recovery are among the high-quality services provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community also features an in-house therapy to meet residents’ special needs and preferences, ensuring they recover with ease.
Therapeutic recreation, mind-stimulating activities, and light exercises are provided to enhance residents’ cognition and maintain their social connections. The community also maintains cleanliness and provides state-of-the-art amenities for residents’ wellness. Residents will surely have a convenient and laid-back lifestyle with local amenities, including the East Haven Police Department, nearby. As one of the finest options for senior care in Connecticut, this nursing home continuously provides outstanding care to help older adults live to their potential.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Rehabilitative Support
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
18 routine inspections
13 with issues
0 without issues
Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Connecticut average: 19 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on August 15, 2025, found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of substantiated violations related to resident supervision, abuse prevention, and timely reporting of incidents, including verbal abuse and inadequate supervision of residents at risk for elopement or choking. Complaint investigations frequently identified issues with staff-to-resident interactions, failure to follow care plans, and documentation deficiencies. Enforcement actions such as staff termination occurred in response to substantiated abuse, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement with recent inspections finding no deficiencies after prior issues were addressed through plans of correction.
Connecticut average 5.7
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Connecticut average 32
Connecticut average 5.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 36 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 12 of 36 resulted from complaint investigations.
Connecticut average: 0.3
Connecticut average: 0.7
| Apple Rehab Laurel Woods |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | East Haven (Foxon) | 120 | No | 10 | - | 16 | 95.0% | - | 31 | 106 |
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from East Haven's city center to Apple Rehab Laurel Woods's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
434 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 0 | 62 | 20,334 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 37 | 0 | 37 | 10,466 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,195 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,200 | 68 | 75% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 948 | 75 | 82% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 902 | 86 | 95% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 771 | 61 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 709 | 83 | 91% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 615 | 61 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 560 | 67 | 74% | 5.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 492 | 60 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 62 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 452 | 66 | 73% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 0 | 2 | 2 | 389 | 54 | 59% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 357 | 60 | 66% | 5.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 9 | 10% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 11 | 12% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 32 | 35% | 0.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 12% | 1.9 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Apple Rehab Laurel Woods based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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