Facility profile · CCN 075231
Apple Rehab Colchester
51 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 4 federal enforcement actions totaling $51,720.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202651
Total citations
40
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
4
Federal penalties
$51,720
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
51 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 3, 2025 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 3, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 12, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Aug 12, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Aug 12, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard |
| May 6, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Sep 11, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | C | Complaint |
| Sep 11, 2024 | F742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 11, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 11, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 8, 2024 | F565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Complaint |
| May 6, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| May 6, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Mar 25, 2024 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 22, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 22, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 22, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 22, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint |
| May 16, 2023 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| May 16, 2023 | F578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Apr 3, 2023 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint |
| Apr 3, 2023 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Dec 21, 2020 | F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 4 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $51,720 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 26 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $12,624 | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Fine | $28,579 | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | May 22, 2024 · 26 days |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Fine | $10,517 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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