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Harris Health Center LLC
833 Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 · Providence County · (401) 434-7404
31 certified beds, about 29 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 415098 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 30, 2026, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Rhode Island average is 9.3, the national average 9.2).
Of 32 health citations since October 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,276 in the last three years; the largest was $10,276, and the latest is dated October 18, 2023.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.52 hours per resident per day, against 3.71 across Rhode Island and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.03 of those hours.
28.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Rhode Island average 40.6%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
110/23
1211/23
102/24
510/24
109/25
1201/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 32 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
9E
6F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
January 30, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety relative to the main kitchen, 1 of 1 ice machine, 1 of 3 freezers, and 1 of 1 kitchenette.
- E Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to inform the resident or resident's appointed representative, in advance, of the care to be furnished by the physician or other provider, of the risks and benefits of proposed care or treatment alternatives relative to the ordering of, and administration of, psychotropic medications (a medication that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior) for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident ID #s 1, 5, and 12.
- E Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that each resident receives adequate monitoring for effectiveness and side effects for the use of psychotropic medications (a medication prescribed that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior) for 5 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident #s 1, 5, 12, 13, and 18.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from abuse for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for abuse, relative to a physical altercation between Resident ID #s 24 and 28.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide notice of the bed-hold policy to a resident in writing when a resident is hospitalized and return to the facility is anticipated for 1 out of 1 resident reviewed for a hospital transfer, Resident ID #1.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and psychosocial needs for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with a physician's order for a fluid restriction, Resident ID #13.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's legally authorized representative (guardian) was invited to and allowed to participate in the care planning process for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with a court-appointed guardian, Resident ID #12. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure that the required comprehensive care plan was reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after an incident of resident-to-resident abuse occurred for 2 of 2 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 24 and 28.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that services provided by the facility meet professional standards of quality relative to following physician's orders for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with a physician's order to obtain a urine specimen, Resident ID #5, for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident ID #s 6 and 24, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with a physician's order for a fluid restriction, Resident ID #13, and for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with a suprapubic catheter (SP tube, a flexible rubber tube inserted through the abdomen into the bladder to drain urine), Resident ID #11.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to store and label drugs and biologicals in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for 1 of 3 medication carts reviewed.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain medical records that are accurately documented in accordance with professional standards and practices for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with a physician's order for staff assistance with meals at all times, Resident ID #7.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to establish an Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) that includes, at a minimum, an antibiotic stewardship program which includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use to ensure that residents who require an antibiotic are prescribed the appropriate antibiotic for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for antibiotic use, Resident ID #s 11 and 22.
- C Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies which must be reviewed and updated as necessary, and at least annually.
September 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, staff, and resident interviews, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received adequate supervision to prevent an elopement for 1 of 3 residents reviewed Resident ID #1.
October 4, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status, such as usual body weight for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for significant weight loss and/or gain, Resident ID #9.
- E Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to conduct regular inspections of all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for side rails, Resident ID #s 11, 21, and 25.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for falls for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who had actual falls, Resident ID #16.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 of 2 residents reviewed with physician orders for quarterly fall assessments, Resident ID #s 7 and 9, and 2 of 5 residents reviewed with psychiatric recommendations, Resident ID #s 9 and 21.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to store and label drugs and biological's in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for 1 of 2 medication storage rooms, and 1 of 2 medication carts observed.
February 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide a safe environment relative to smoking, smoking areas, and smoking safety.
November 10, 2023Standard inspection · 12 citations
- J Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observations, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the transmission of infections relative to disinfecting glucometers (a device used to monitor blood glucose) for 3 of 3 residents observed who require blood glucose monitoring, Resident ID #s 8, 9, and 14; and 2 of 2 residents reviewed relative to contact precautions, Resident ID #s 14 and 18; and the handling of soiled linen for 1 of 1 laundry room observed.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that food is stored and distributed, in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, relative to the main kitchen.
- F Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to measure success and track performance of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) actions to ensure that problem areas are identified, and good faith efforts for improvements are achieved and sustained demonstrated by measurable objectives with statistical data documented.
- F Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to establish an Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) that must include, at a minimum, an antibiotic stewardship program which includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use to ensure that residents who require an antibiotic, are prescribed the appropriate antibiotic for 6 of 10 months reviewed.
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Infection Preventionist completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to review and revise the resident's care plan, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for a wound, Resident ID #14 and 1 of 1 resident reviewed for intentional weight loss, Resident ID #20.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and resident and staff interviews, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 3 residents observed for assessments and documentation relative to wound care, Resident ID #25.
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to address the nutritional needs of every resident, including but not limited to, a resident at risk or already experiencing impaired nutrition for 1 of 2 residents reviewed with a severe weight loss, Resident ID #1.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to store and label drugs and biological's in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for 1 of 1 medication storage rooms observed and 2 of 2 medication carts observed.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident's medical record includes documentation that the resident either received the pneumococcal vaccination or did not receive the vaccination due to medical contraindications or refusal, for 8 of 8 residents reviewed, Residents ID #s 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that services provided meet professional standards of quality relative to following a physician's order for laboratory testing for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #8.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents receive and consume food in the appropriate form for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for modified diet textures, Resident ID #s 1 and 7.
October 18, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent an accident hazard for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for elopement, Resident ID #1.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 3 on October 4, 2024, 3 on November 10, 2023, 5 on September 1, 2022.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2023 | Fine | $10,276 |
| October 18, 2023 | Payment Denial | 1 days from December 9, 2023 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.52 | 3.71 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.03 | 0.77 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.37 | 3.34 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.41 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.07 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.0% | 40.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 37.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.11 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.58 on weekdays and 3.37 on weekends, 6% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.45 in April to June 2025 to 3.52 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.52 | 1.03 | 3.58 | 3.37 | 18.0% | 0 of 90 | 29 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.38 | 0.99 | 3.50 | 3.08 | 15.8% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.45 | 1.02 | 3.61 | 3.03 | 18.4% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.45 | 1.05 | 3.62 | 3.01 | 15.0% | 0 of 91 | 28 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Rhode Island, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.67 | 0.69 | 3.82 | 3.30 | 5.4% | 1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Rhode Island | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 19.6 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 16.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 54.2 | 22.5 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HARRIS HEALTH CENTER, LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris, Charles | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 02/01/1994 |
| Harris, Jason | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/29/1998 | |
| Klufas, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2009 | |
| Harris, Charles | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/1994 | |
| Harris, Jason | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/29/1998 | |
| Klufas, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/26/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2026: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2026: "Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 17, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
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- Tockwotton on the Waterfront East Providence, 1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Bethany Home of Rhode Island Providence, 1.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Evergreen House Health Center East Providence, 1.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Hattie Ide Chaffee Home East Providence, 1.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Adviniacare Orchard, LLC East Providence, 2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 58 citations
- Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Providence, 2.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
Rhode Island contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Rhode Island. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Resident advocate: Office of the RI State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Alliance for Better Long Term Care, (401) 785-3340. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: RIDOH Online License Verification, facility search, where Rhode Island publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Harris Health Center LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Harris Health Center LLC 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Harris Health Center LLC get at its last inspection?
- 12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 30, 2026. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
- Has Harris Health Center LLC been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,276 in the last three years.
- Does Harris Health Center LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Harris Health Center LLC?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: HARRIS HEALTH CENTER, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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