Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
APPLE REHAB SAYBROOK
OLD SAYBROOK, CT · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 075070 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by APPLE REHAB · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CT
23 citations — more than 86% of the 191 certified nursing homes in CT. Compared within CT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2026 — about 1 month from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2025. Facilities in CT are typically surveyed 21–28 months after the last one (median 24), measured over 181 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 23 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 23 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 23 |
| Median facility in CT | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2019 | 4 |
| July 28, 2022 | 11 |
| January 9, 2025 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2025-01-09 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2022-07-28 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 2 | 2025-01-09 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-01-09 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2022-07-28 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 2 | 2025-01-09 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2025-01-09 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2025-01-09 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 9, 2025 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 14, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (March 31, 2025) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 17, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 14, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 14, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 17, 2025) |
July 28, 2022 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
| K-0791 | Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. | Past Non-Compliance (July 28, 2022) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 7, 2022) |
October 31, 2019 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2019) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2019) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2019) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.