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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 25th out of 64 homes in Connecticut. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 23m per day | ▼ 45% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 4m per day | ▲ 28% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 2m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 17m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 25m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 6m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 13m per day | ▼ 54% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Connecticut average: 84%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 106 | 19 | This facility has 458% more total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut nursing home (106 vs. CT avg 19).↑ 458% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 13.3 | 2.4 | This facility has 454% more deficiencies per year than a typical Connecticut nursing home (13.3 vs. CT avg 2.4).↑ 454% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.9 | 1.5 | This facility has 293% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut nursing home (5.9 vs. CT avg 1.5).↑ 293% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more total inspections than a typical Connecticut nursing home (18 vs. CT avg 13).↑ 38% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in resident supervision, abuse prevention, and documentation despite some corrective actions. The most recent inspection on August 15, 2025 found no violations, but earlier in April 2025, inspectors substantiated failures to monitor residents after abuse incidents and protect a resident from financial misappropriation. Complaints from 2023 to 2025 documented issues with verbal and physical abuse, inadequate supervision leading to elopements, and incomplete investigations, indicating ongoing challenges in resident safety and staff oversight.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsConnecticut 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.
233% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.3
186% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.7
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
23% worse than Connecticut average
0% compared with Connecticut average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
434 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| 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 |
Includes penalties issued in 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)
88% higher than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: $44K
72% more fines than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.1
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.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 31, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 14, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.2
36% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.2
29% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 21.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.9%
32% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.7%
71% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 19.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.9%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.1%
19% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.6%
66% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%
83% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
20% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.0%
73% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.6%
14% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.4%
8% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 87.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
6% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 93.5%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
58.8%
16% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 70.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
30% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
61.9%
11% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 69.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
38.3%
53% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 25.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
2.7%
76% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 11.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.9%
145% worse than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.0%
In line with Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
73.6%
46% better than Connecticut averageConnecticut average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
110Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Apple Rehab Laurel Woods based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #50 / 70Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 70 homes in Connecticut. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Connecticut average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Rehabilitative Support
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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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Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is located in East Haven, Connecticut.
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Apple Rehab Laurel Woods is in the Foxon neighborhood of East Haven.
The team at Apple Rehab Laurel Woods speaks French and Spanish.
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to CT state health department records, Apple Rehab Laurel Woods's license number is 2350.
According to CT state health department records, Apple Rehab Laurel Woods's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Apple Rehab Laurel Woods's occupancy is 95%.
The team at Apple Rehab Laurel Woods can be reached at [email protected].
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