APPLE REHAB SAYBROOK

Apple Rehab Saybrook is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 1775 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, within the Lower Connecticut River Valley region. The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Apple Rehab Saybrook received a 2-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance below the national average in that category. Staffing received a 3-star rating, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and therapy staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating also received 3 stars, placing the facility at the national average for clinical outcome metrics such as resident mobility, medication use, and hospitalizations. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Apple Rehab Saybrook is able to accept residents covered under either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet both medical and financial eligibility criteria under Connecticut state guidelines. Residents and families should contact the facility directly at (860) 399-6216 to confirm current bed availability and to discuss specific insurance coverage and payment options. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Apple Rehab Saybrook presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 2-star rating and 2-star health inspection score fall below the national average, while its staffing and quality measure scores each meet the national average at 3 stars. The health inspection component reflects findings from onsite surveys conducted by state and federal regulators, including any cited deficiencies and their scope and severity. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare tool to gain a more detailed understanding of specific findings at this facility. The combination of ratings suggests areas of performance that are consistent with national norms alongside areas that fall short of average benchmarks.