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Apple Rehab Watertown

Apple Rehab Watertown is a nursing home community in Watertown, CT.

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Apple Rehab Watertown

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35 Bunker Hill Road, Watertown, CT 06795

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3.2 from 49 reviews
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Overall Review of Apple Rehab Watertown

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Rehabilitation therapy gets strong praise

Rehabilitation therapy is consistently described as excellent or effective.

Several residents and families single out the physical and occupational therapy teams as a standout, with one review calling therapy excellent and another describing the rehab department as teaching life-saving skills. A couple of reviews contrast that rehab strength against other problems, including nursing and meal quality, but still give therapy high marks. Not every review is positive, though, with at least one person calling physical therapy a joke.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing and response times vary

Residents and families report delays and short staffing at times.

Some reviews describe staffing issues that show up in response time, including long waits for call buttons and staff that take a long time to respond. Several also describe days with dangerously short staffing or situations where a person was left without needed help. One review also points to policy and staffing concerns in the broader system, reinforcing that staffing pressure is a recurring concern.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Food and diet support draw mixed reviews

Food quality and diet follow-through are inconsistent in reviews.

Reviews are split on food: some describe meals as good or improving the overall stay, while others say the food is bland or not appealing. Multiple residents mention diet-related gaps, including wrong meals for dietary needs and delays or missing special items for diabetic or restricted diets. Even in reviews that rate the overall experience well, people still point to limited options or routine breakfast choices.

common 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised, with some upkeep issues

Residents often mention cleanliness as a strong point.

Many reviewers describe the facility as very clean and well kept, including clean rooms and maintained grounds. At the same time, there are recurring complaints about upkeep and housekeeping, such as unpleasant odors, bathrooms or rooms not being cleaned for days, and maintenance problems like leaking toilets or damaged items. One review also calls the building dated and needing a facelift, while others describe outdoor areas as neglected.

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Watertown, Connecticut, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens within easy reach, obtaining necessary medications is convenient. Additionally, there are reputable healthcare providers like Yale Medicine Dermatology and Saint Mary's Hospital nearby for medical care. A selection of restaurants ranging from casual options like Wendy's to more upscale choices like Aldo's Ristorante ensures a diverse dining experience. For leisurely activities, parks such as Bucks Hill Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. The presence of a well-equipped hospital like Saint Mary's Hospital and places of worship like Church of Eternal Light further enhance the quality of life in this area for seniors considering senior living options.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital, Inpatient Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • Canfield Corner Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Quadrastep (0.9 miles)
  • Stride (0.9 miles)
  • Yale Medicine Dermatology (1.7 miles)
  • Alliance Medical Group (1.7 miles)
  • Fernando Surani MD (1.7 miles)
  • Choudhry, Farah, Md - Alliance Medical Group (1.7 miles)
  • Ihsan I Jabbour (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Aldo's Ristorante (1.6 miles)
  • Frankie's Hot Dog (2 miles)
  • Spartan Pizza & Restaurant (2.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.6 miles)
  • Burger King (2.6 miles)
  • San Marino Ristorante Italiano (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Naugatuck Valley Surgery Center (2.4 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Saint Mary's Health System Affiliates (5.8 miles)
  • The Wellspring Foundation (7.5 miles)
  • Hospital Of Central Connecticut At Bradley Memorial (11.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Riders Smokehouse Bar (3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9 miles)
  • Starbucks (12 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.3 miles)
  • Arethusa A Mano (12.4 miles)

Parks

  • Bucks Hill Park (4.1 miles)
  • Hollow Park (6.5 miles)
  • Plymouth Green (8 miles)
  • Lock 12 Historical Park (11.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Starplex Cinemas Southington 12 (10 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Eternal Light (11.3 miles)

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