Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 24 days.
Operating for three decades in the community, Apple Rehab Clipper is a 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Westerly, Rhode Island. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families numerous ways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care needs. Administrator Suzan Miller leads the home’s daily operations. At 70 percent occupancy, averaging a stay length of 65 days, it balances a consistent census with the flow of post-acute patients moving through the facility
The facility’s strength is its rehabilitation specialty. The team offers comprehensive short-term rehab and respite services, with focused programs in cardio/pulmonary care, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and post-surgical recovery. For occupants with complex medical needs, Apple Rehab Clipper provides specialized support in tracheostomy and TPN care, IV therapy, diabetes management, pain management, and Parkinson’s care. An on-site outpatient therapy program caters to residents and community referrals, extending the facility’s reach beyond its walls. Nursing support totals around 3 hours 36 minutes per resident day, with registered nurses providing about 1 hour 5 minutes of direct care. Nurse aides contribute 1 hour 52 minutes, and licensed practical nurses round out the team. This staffing structure supports the clinical intensity required for post-acute and complex-care residents. The home’s location on Post Road reflects a more car-dependent area, with a Walk Score of 19, so most errands necessitate a car. For visiting family members, driving is a practical way to reach the facility and explore the surrounding community. The trade-off is a calmer, less densely developed setting that fits residents and families seeking a quieter environment away from busy commercial corridors.
State inspections have noted the facility’s dedication to upholding compliance standards. Inspectors have assessed the home’s performance across multiple areas, and it has shown the ability to address and correct identified concerns.
For families exploring Apple Rehab Clipper for their loved one who needs post-acute care or rehabilitation, touring will give a real feel for the team, the facility layout, and how the programs match personal recovery needs.
In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 45 | 34 | This facility has 32% more total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (45 vs. RI avg 34).↑ 32% worse |
State average 8.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average 28.1
State average 3.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: 1.6
State average: 1.7
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
486 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 0 | 26 | 7,797 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,856 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 659 | 59 | 64% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 528 | 74 | 80% | 6.5 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 62 | 67% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 63 | 68% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 445 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 435 | 58 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 57 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 409 | 54 | 59% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 339 | 63 | 68% | 5.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 334 | 68 | 74% | 3.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 315 | 36 | 39% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 258 | 56 | 61% | 4.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 165 | 51 | 55% | 3.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 134 | 29 | 32% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 13 | 14% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 16 | 17% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Apple Rehab Clipper from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 24 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Westerly's city center to Apple Rehab Clipper's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| Briarcliffe Manor | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Johnston | 122
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RI AVG
106
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91.0%
Facility
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RI AVG
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#16 / 55 | +15% | 5.11
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4.01
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#1 / 57 | 5
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5
RI AVG
28.1
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2.5
RI AVG
3.5
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#7 / 57 | - | 111 | A+ |
38
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38
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47
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#67 / 119 | Geriatric Centers Of North America Inc | $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
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#23 / 58 | $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#14 / 58 | 79.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
79.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#9 / 58 | 415012 | ||||
| John Clarke Senior Living | NH IL MC RC SNF | Middletown (Newport East) | 60
Facility
60
RI AVG
106
Rank
#88 / 109 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
RI AVG
79.1
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#14 / 55 | +16% | 3.66
Facility
3.66
RI AVG
4.01
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#37 / 55 | +30% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$97.5k
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#1 / 57 | 3
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3
RI AVG
28.1
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#2 / 57 | 1.5
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1.5
RI AVG
3.5
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#1 / 57 | 1 | 55 | - |
34
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34
RI AVG
47
Rank
#73 / 119 | Joan Woods | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#46 / 58 | $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#48 / 58 | 69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#38 / 58 | 415076 | ||||
| Alpine Nursing Home Inc | NH HOS RC SNF | Coventry | 60
Facility
60
RI AVG
106
Rank
#88 / 109 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#5 / 55 | +22% | 4.45
Facility
4.45
RI AVG
4.01
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#17 / 55 | +52% | +11% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#1 / 57 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#5 / 57 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#36 / 57 | 1 | 58 | C+ |
5
Facility
5
RI AVG
47
Rank
#111 / 119 | Rodney Gauvin | $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#53 / 58 | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#50 / 58 | 69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#13 / 58 | 415089 | ||||
| Woonsocket Health Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Woonsocket | 150
Facility
150
RI AVG
106
Rank
#25 / 109 |
78.7%
Facility
78.7%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#38 / 55 | 0% | 4.91
Facility
4.91
RI AVG
4.01
Rank
#8 / 55 | -26% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#1 / 57 | 21
Facility
21
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#18 / 57 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#46 / 57 | 2 | 118 | - |
87
Facility
87
RI AVG
47
Rank
#5 / 119 | Robbin Brooks-Mancini | $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#22 / 58 | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#23 / 58 | 72.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
72.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#20 / 58 | 415041 | ||||
| Apple Rehab Clipper | NH MC RC SNF | Westerly | 60
Facility
60
RI AVG
106
Rank
#88 / 109 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
RI AVG
79.1
Rank
#46 / 55 | -11% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
RI AVG
4.01
Rank
#39 / 55 | +25% | -10% | $238.8k
Facility
$238.8k
RI AVG
$97.5k
Rank
#51 / 57 | 31
Facility
31
RI AVG
28.1
Rank
#35 / 57 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#54 / 57 | 6 | 42 | - |
19
Facility
19
RI AVG
47
Rank
#94 / 119 | - | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$14.1M
Rank
#54 / 58 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
$5.9M
Rank
#54 / 58 | 68%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
68%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG
43.7%
Rank
#27 / 58 | 415120 |
Apple Rehab Clipper is legally operated by Suzan Miller, Administrator.
Apple Rehab Clipper has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to RI state health department records, Apple Rehab Clipper's license number is LTC00696.
Apple Rehab Clipper's occupancy is 70%.
Apple Rehab Clipper has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Apple Rehab Clipper has a no-pet policy.
Apple Rehab Clipper is registered as a for-profit in RI.
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