nursing home in Westerly, RI
Apple Rehab Clipper
161 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891 · (401) 322-8081
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Apple Rehab Clipper at a glance
Apple Rehab Clipper is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Westerly, Rhode Island (Washington County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Rhode Island average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 29, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $238,831.
Nursing staff turnover is 42% per year (state average 40.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Apple Rehab
- Medicare-certified since
- February 26, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 415120
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.16 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.04 hrs | 0.77 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.79 hrs | 2.46 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.92 hrs | 3.34 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42% | 40.6% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.8% | 37.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 117 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $238,831 | $60,948 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 47 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79% | 87.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.7% | 22.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.4% | 19.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.6% | 16.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.5% | 17.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 26% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.1% | 22.3% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.9% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.8% | 94.1% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59.7% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 72.8% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| July 8, 2025 Complaint | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 6, 2025 |
| July 8, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 6, 2025 |
| July 8, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 6, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2025 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected June 6, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| November 17, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| November 17, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $238,831 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $176,111 |
| November 17, 2023 | Fine | $62,720 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOLEY, BRIAN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/02/1994 |
| ORIX REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| FOLEY, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/1994 |
| VESS, RYAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2013 |
| VESS, RYAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2013 |
| VESS, RYAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2013 |
| SINGH, DEVIKA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Apple Rehab Clipper's rating?
Apple Rehab Clipper has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Rhode Island nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Apple Rehab Clipper receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Rhode Island average of 9.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Apple Rehab Clipper accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Apple Rehab Clipper?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Apple Rehab. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Apple Rehab Clipper and how do I contact it?
Apple Rehab Clipper is at 161 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891. Phone: (401) 322-8081.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.