Quick answers
- Where is Apple Rehab Clipper?
- 161 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891, in Washington County, Rhode Island.
- What is the phone number of Apple Rehab Clipper?
- (401) 322-8081, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Apple Rehab Clipper?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Apple Rehab Clipper been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $238,831.
- What did inspectors find at Apple Rehab Clipper?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to May 29, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level H. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to May 29, 2026), Apple Rehab Clipper had 24 health citations; the most serious was level H (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $238,831 in total (2 fines, the latest on May 23, 2024).
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 29, 2026 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 29, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: May 8, 2025 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 8, 2025 (standard health inspection); July 8, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0803 Level F
“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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0710 Level E
“Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0567 Level B
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
Earlier cycle: May 23, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2023 (complaint investigation); May 23, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0692 Level H
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0730 Level F
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0690 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0944 Level C
“Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (14)
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $238,831 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $176,111 |
| November 17, 2023 | Fine | $62,720 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 20 nursing homes: Apple Rehab.
Legal business name: The Clipper Home Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley, Brian | Direct owner | 100% | May 2, 1994 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 46.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Apple Rehab |
| Legal business name | The Clipper Home Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1996-02-26 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 161 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891 |
| County | Washington County |
| State | Rhode Island |
| Phone | (401) 322‑8081 |
| CMS Certification Number | 415120 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Royal of Westerly Nursing Center2.6 mi · Westerly, RI · 4 of 5 stars
- Westerly Health Center3.5 mi · Westerly, RI · 3 of 5 stars
- Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center8.9 mi · Mystic, CT · 5 of 5 stars
- Avalon Health Care Center at Stoneridge8.9 mi · Mystic, CT · 5 of 5 stars
- Apple Rehab Mystic9.4 mi · Mystic, CT · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Westerly Hospital2.4 mi · Westerly, RI · Acute Care Hospital
- South County Hospital Inc16 mi · Wakefield, RI · Acute Care Hospital
- Lawrence & Memorial Hospital17 mi · New London, CT · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13