Apple Rehab Laurel Woods

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a Memory Care Home in Connecticut

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a Memory Care Home in Connecticut

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods

451 N High St, East Haven, CT 06512 View Map

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a Memory Care Home in Connecticut

Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is a Memory Care Home in Connecticut

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Overview of Apple Rehab Laurel Woods

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.76/day Connecticut avg: 3.97/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Connecticut avg: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Connecticut avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Connecticut avg: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Connecticut avg: 3.5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Connecticut average
Occupancy rate 89.7%
Residents per day (avg) 109
Occupancy rate
89.7%
Residents per day (avg)
109

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 26 days

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15.6M
Profit
$202.7K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$15,589,099.00
Profit
$202,657.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.3M
47% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.1M
Total costs $15.4M
Years in operation
16 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 10 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Services

Cardiac; Orthopedic and Stroke
Hospice
Intergenerational Recreation
IV Therapy
Pain Management
Peritoneal Dialysis
Recreation
Rehabilitation Therapy

About this community

Occupancy Rate
95%
Occupied Beds
114 of 120
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Chronic & Convalescent Nursing Home
License Date
December 1, 2009
License Expiration
December 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 2350

Room costs

Private Room (12 rooms) $525 per day
Semi-Private Room (54 rooms) $475 per day

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

French Spanish

Staff Composition (State Data)

Admin
3 FTE
Registered Nurse
6 FTE
Licensed Practical Nurse
24 FTE
Nursing Assistant
54 FTE
Recreation
4 FTE
Social Services
2 FTE
Food Service Supervisor
18 FTE
Physical Therapy
11 FTE
Occupational Therapy
9 FTE
Speech Therapy
2 FTE
Dietary
15 FTE
Other Staff
6 FTE

Additional Policies & Features

Religious Services: All Denominations

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 2-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Apple Rehab Laurel Woods

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Inspection History

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 visits/inspections

18 routine inspections

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 12 plans of correction
  • 1 statement of deficiencies

Results

13 with issues

0 without issues

Connecticut average: 13 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:August 15, 2025

Inspection history

01-18-2024 Inspection Report
01-18-2024 Inspection Report
01-18-2024 Inspection Report
01-25-2019 Plan of Correction
01-25-2019 Plan of Correction
03-08-2023 Plan of Correction
03-08-2023 Plan of Correction
03-13-2020 Plan of Correction
03-18-2020 Plan of Correction
03-18-2024 Inspection Report
03-26-2025 Inspection Report
03-26-2025 Plan of Correction
04-04-2023 Plan of Correction
04-11-2025 Inspection Report
04-22-2024 Inspection Report
04-30-2025 Inspection Report
05-20-2022 Plan of Correction
05-20-2022 Statement of Deficiencies
06-22-2022 Inspection Report
07-10-2023 Inspection Report
07-18-2022 Plan of Correction
08-15-2025 Inspection Report
08-17-2023 Inspection Report
09-04-2024 Inspection Report
09-29-2023 Inspection Report
09-29-2023 Plan of Correction
10-20-2022 Inspection Report
11-04-2024 Inspection Report
11-04-2024 Plan of Correction
12-08-2023 Inspection Report
12-13-2023 Inspection Report

55 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Address 1.1 miles from city center

Address 451 N High St, East Haven, CT 06512

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

160
Total Staff
156
Employees
4
Contractors
41,032
Total Hours (Quarter)
62
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse158.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse377.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant627.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
118 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
7 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.1%
of total hours from contractors
434 contractor hours this quarter
Administrator: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6206220,33491100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse3703710,46691100%7.1
Registered Nurse150152,19591100%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2006875%6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician5059487582%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant6069028695%6.7
Mental Health Service Worker3037716167%7.3
Other Social Services Staff2027098391%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff6066156167%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide4045606774%5.1
RN Director of Nursing3034926066%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014806268%7.7
Qualified Social Worker5054526673%5.7
Administrator0223895459%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist2023576066%5.8
Nurse Aide in Training10165910%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide101541112%4.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant011253235%0.8
Medical Director011211112%1.9

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 10
75% above Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.7

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 36
13% above Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 32.0

3.6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 24 citations
Complaint investigations 12 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
233% above Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 0.3
Serious Health citations 2
186% above Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 0.7
Moderate Health citations 30

Minor Health citations 3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 11, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 11, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 11, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: APPLE REHAB
Resident Census by Payment Source
110 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (3.6%)
Medicaid 81 (73.6%)
Private Pay/Other 25 (22.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 14.2
36% worse than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 10.4
Functional decline score 27.2
29% worse than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 21.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.9%
32% above Connecticut average.

Walking Ability Worsened 32.7%
71% above Connecticut average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.9%
4% below Connecticut average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 4.1%
19% above Connecticut average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.6%
66% below Connecticut average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.1%
83% above Connecticut average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 4.0%
73% below Connecticut average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.6%
14% above Connecticut average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.4%
8% above Connecticut average.

Influenza Vaccine 99.1%
6% above Connecticut average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 7.5%
20% above Connecticut average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 58.8%

16% worse than Connecticut average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.1%

30% better than Connecticut average
Influenza Vaccine 61.9%

11% worse than Connecticut average

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $82K
This home paid 88% more in fines than the state average.
Connecticut average: $44K
Number of Fines 3
This home received 72% more fines than the state average.
Connecticut average: 1.7
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Connecticut average: 0.1
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty May 31, 2024
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Mar 14, 2024
$57K
Civil Money Penalty Apr 4, 2023
$17K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+, Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+, Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.

~$41,000/year (individual, adjusted annually).

Not specified; focus is income-based.

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.

None since 2023 policy change.

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Connecticut SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Connecticut resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; limited slots (~500/year).

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