Apple Rehab Colchester

    36 Broadway, Colchester, CT 06415
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Comfortable room, excellent care, activities

    I feel confident and at peace with the high-quality care here-Nurse Stacy and the caring, responsive staff have been excellent with our family. My room is large and well set-up (big windows, wall TV, dresser/closet, phone), the food is great, and there are plenty of daily activities. Overall a very solid choice in this area.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.33·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Friendly staff
    • Staff responsive to family needs
    • High-quality care
    • Many daily activity opportunities
    • Large rooms
    • Well set-up rooms
    • Large windows in rooms
    • Wall-mounted TV in room
    • Dresser and closet provided
    • Telephone in the room
    • Great food
    • Nurse Stacy noted for expertise and caring
    • Considered one of the better choices in this location

    Cons

    • Unhealthy roommate assignments
    • Uninspiring living environment
    • Tiny, prison-like views from rooms
    • Lack of congregating spaces near living areas
    • Wheelchairs blocking halls
    • Not enough attendants
    • Long waits after bell pressed
    • Not as cheery or consistent during non-reserved visits
    • Limited downtown parking
    • Busy downtown location makes visiting difficult

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed-positive: reviewers consistently praise the quality of care and many aspects of the staff, while also calling out important operational and environmental shortcomings. Care quality and specific caregivers receive strong, repeated praise. Multiple comments highlight attentive, responsive staff and family-focused responsiveness. One staff member, Nurse Stacy, is singled out for expertise, confidence, and a caring demeanor that leaves families feeling at peace. Reviewers describe the facility as “one of the better choices in this location,” indicating it compares favorably to alternatives nearby.

    Staffing and day-to-day care receive mostly positive marks but with notable caveats. Care is described as great and staff are friendly and responsive; however, several reviews point to insufficient attendant coverage at times. That shortage manifests as long waits after residents press the bell and as a less upbeat atmosphere outside of reserved visits. This suggests that while clinical quality and individual caregivers are strong, staffing levels or workflow may cause inconsistent service timing and affect resident experience at busy times.

    Activity programming and dining are clear strengths. Reviews mention many daily activity opportunities, which suggests the facility provides varied engagement options for residents. Dining is explicitly described as great, a meaningful positive considering food is a frequent driver of family satisfaction. Room amenities are also well-regarded: rooms are large and well set up with large windows, wall-mounted TVs, dresser and closet space, and a telephone in the room. These tangible features contribute positively to resident comfort and practical needs.

    Conversely, the built environment and communal spaces raise concerns. Several reviewers describe the living environment as uninspiring, with at least one noting a “tiny prison-like view” from rooms. There is a reported lack of congregating spaces near living areas, which can limit social interaction and make the facility feel less home-like. Hallway clutter — specifically wheelchairs blocking halls — was mentioned and may impede circulation and create a cramped or institutional impression. These environmental factors contrast with the positive comments about individual rooms and suggest public/common areas may need attention.

    Location and visitation logistics are another recurring issue. The facility’s downtown, busy location is said to make visiting difficult; reviewers report limited downtown parking and general busyness that complicates visits. This is an operational drawback for families and friends who rely on convenient access to see residents frequently.

    In summary, reviews paint a picture of a facility where clinical care, key staff, activity options, and room amenities are strengths, and where certain individual caregivers (notably Nurse Stacy) provide exceptional reassurance to families. However, recurring negatives—roommate placement issues, a somewhat institutional or uninspiring public environment, hallway congestion, and understaffing that produces delayed responses—are significant and repeatedly mentioned. The downtown location and parking constraints add a practical burden for visitors. Taken together, these patterns indicate a facility with solid caregiving fundamentals and good resident accommodations, but one that could improve resident and visitor experience by addressing roommate assignments, common-area ambiance and layout, hallway clutter, and attendant staffing or response procedures.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Location

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    Apple Rehab Colchester is located at 36 Broadway, Colchester, CT, 06415.

    About Apple Rehab Colchester

    Apple Rehab Colchester sits in Colchester and offers short-term rehab, long-term nursing care, and a range of therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy right on-site, and you'll find a full team here-physicians, therapists, radiologists, nurses, and even dietitians work together for resident needs, and they do cardiac rehab, mobility training, prosthetic therapy, and use technology like ultrasound and electrical stimulation, plus there's a rehabilitation gym with new equipment and therapy spaces too. The building has 60 certified beds, renovated rooms, and amenities like flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, electric beds, and a dining room, so residents have comfort, and the therapy spaces are pretty up-to-date. For those with memory needs, Apple Rehab Colchester has a secure locked dementia unit, specialized Safe Harbor Neighborhood for memory care, and features spaces like a serenity room and garden room, and the Memory Care Program uses a tailored and holistic approach for Alzheimer's and dementia, offering cognitive and memory retention activities as well as support groups and educational help for families. Staff here includes certified nursing assistants, case managers, social workers, and spiritual support, and nurses are available around the clock, but staffing has its challenges with a 68.1% nurse turnover rate and 3.23 nurse hours per resident per day, which is something to keep in mind. Apple Health Care, part of a larger company managed since 1985 and owned by Brian Foley, runs Apple Rehab Colchester, and they offer home safety evaluations, pain management, IV support, hospice, and respite care, with certified consulting physician specialists who visit on-site. Inspection records show 29 total deficiencies, including four from a complaint inspection in September 2024, some related to infection control and others connected to protecting residents and reporting abuse or neglect, so this is important for families to consider when choosing care. The facility operates all day, every day, and more information is on their website apple-rehab.com, but if you're thinking about Apple Rehab Colchester, it's good to be aware of both the services and the inspection history.

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