APPLE REHAB CROMWELL

Apple Rehab Cromwell is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 156 Berlin Road in Cromwell, Connecticut, within Capitol County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 85 certified beds, serving residents who require short-term rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across multiple domains on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Apple Rehab Cromwell holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility also receives 3 stars in each of the three individual rating categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects findings from on-site surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data submitted by the facility, covering indicators such as resident mobility, pain management, and rehospitalization rates. Apple Rehab Cromwell accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and coverage limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to Connecticut state program requirements and individual financial eligibility. Prospective residents and their families are advised to verify current payment policies, availability, and coverage details directly with the facility by contacting the admissions office at (860) 635-1010. When compared to national benchmarks, Apple Rehab Cromwell performs consistently at the average level across all CMS-rated domains. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average of 3.0 stars, and the uniform 3-star scores across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures indicate performance that is neither notably above nor below what CMS reports as typical for nursing facilities nationwide. Connecticut facilities are subject to state-level inspection standards administered in coordination with CMS, which may reflect regional regulatory practices in the health inspection scores. Individuals researching this facility can access additional inspection reports and staffing data through the CMS Care Compare database for a more detailed review of historical performance.