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.
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
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
25D
4E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 4, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with an indwelling foley catheter (a flexible tube that collects urine from the bladder and empties the urine into a drainage bag), Resident ID #14.
- 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 were provided in accordance with professional standards of quality by failing to implement and follow physician orders. Specifically, the facility failed to follow a physician's order for a cancer center referral for 1 of 1 resident reviewed, Resident ID #102, and failed to appropriately manage and follow physician orders related to a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line-a thin, flexible tube inserted into a peripheral vein in the upper arm and advanced to a large central vein near the heart-for 1 of 1 resident reviewed with a PICC line, Resident ID #138.
- D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident's medication regimen is free from a medication error rate of 5% or greater. Based on 26 opportunities for error observed during the medication administration task, there were 2 errors resulting in an error rate of 7.69% affecting Resident ID #s 51 and 75.
March 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff, and resident representative interview, the facility failed to immediately inform the resident's representative of a significant change in condition, which included an injury of unknown origin as the resident was found to have sustained fractures of his/her right ankle for 1 of 2 residents reviewed, Resident ID #1.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations including injuries of unknown origin, were reported to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the injuries were identified, for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who sustained an injury of unknown origin, Resident ID #1.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that an injury of unknown origin was thoroughly investigated for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who sustained fractures to his/her right ankle, Resident ID #1.
February 5, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the clinical record and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that services were provided in accordance with professional standards of quality by not following the physician's orders. This failure involved 1 of 1 resident reviewed who was prescribed a medication to prevent an adverse reaction after being served food to which the resident had a known allergy, Resident ID #2. According to Mosby's 4th Edition, Fundamentals of Nursing, page 314 states, The physician is responsible for directing medical treatment. Nurses are obligated to follow physician's orders unless they believe the orders are in error or would harm the clients. Review of a community reported complaint submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Health on 1/27/2026 alleges that Resident ID #2 experienced an acute medical episode as a result of an allergic reaction. [...]
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record and staff interview, the facility served food to a resident that s/he had a known allergy to, Resident ID #2.
June 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's drug regimen is free from unnecessary drugs for 2 of 3 residents reviewed receiving an antihypertensive (a medication prescribed to lower blood pressure) medication, Resident ID #s 1 and 2.
March 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that adequate pain management was provided to a resident who required such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's goals and preferences for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pain, Resident ID #1.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of any significant medication errors for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for medication administration, Resident ID #1.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to accurately maintain the resident's medical record in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices for 1 of 1 newly admitted resident reviewed, Resident ID #1.
January 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 provide care consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 2 residents reviewed with an ostomy (colostomy/ileostomy; a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen to divert waste products from the body to an external pouch), Resident ID #1.
December 19, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- 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 and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to store and label drugs and biologicals in accordance with currently accepted professional standards for 2 of 3 medication storage rooms observed.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain professional standards of practice relative to a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC - a type of vascular access device [VAD] used to deliver medications directly to the large central veins near the heart) to 1 of 1 resident observed for intravenous (IV) antibiotic administration via a PICC line, Resident ID #321, and 1 of 3 residents reviewed who receive medication in crushed form, Resident ID #77.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to 1 of 2 residents reviewed with a Suprapubic Catheter (SPC) (a flexible plastic tube inserted into your bladder via a surgical opening in the abdomen), Resident ID #67.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records that are complete and accurately documented on each resident, in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, for 1 of 4 residents reviewed related to urinary catheter (a flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine), and for 1 of 3 residents reviewed related to advance directives, Resident ID #105.
- D
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to be adequately equipped to allow residents to call for staff assistance through a communication system which relays the call directly to a staff member or to a centralized staff work area for 1 of 3 residents reviewed related to calling for assistance for pain, Resident ID #75.
December 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E
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, relative to following physician orders for obtaining weights for 2 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 1 and 2.
October 31, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to obtain complete admission orders for the resident's immediate care for 1 of 1 resident reviewed who was not administered the prescribed medications after being readmitted to the nursing facility from the hospital, Resident ID #1.
October 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity in an environment that promotes maintenance of his or her quality of life for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #1.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of any significant medication errors for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for insulin use, Resident ID #1.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records on each resident that are complete and accurately documented, in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices, for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #1.
- D
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that hospice services meet professional standards of principles that apply to individuals providing services in the facility for 1 of 2 residents reviewed who are receiving hospice services, Resident ID #1.
July 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure residents are free from abuse for 1 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID # 1.
January 22, 2024Standard inspection · 6 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 4 residents observed who require blood glucose monitoring, Resident ID #s 43, 317 and 108.
- 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, served and distributed in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, relative to the main kitchen.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that services provided by the facility meet professional standards of quality for 1 of 1 resident reviewed relative to the use of an upper extremity splint and for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for offloading heels while in bed, Residents ID #s 13 and 24.
- 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 provide food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for foods being served in a form to meet their individual nutritional needs. Resident ID #62.
- D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide special adaptive eating equipment and utensils for 2 of 5 residents reviewed who require special eating equipment, Resident ID #s 60 and 11.
- 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, record review, resident, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records that are accurately documented in accordance with professional standards and practices for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for inaccurate documentation, relative to the usage of an upper extremity splint and offloading heels while in bed, Residents ID #s 13 and 24.
December 27, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it has been determined that the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse for 1 of 4 resident's reviewed, Resident ID #2.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 1 on June 4, 2026, 2 on December 19, 2024, 7 on January 22, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · June 4, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K 351 · December 19, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
K 222 · December 19, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K 291 · January 22, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K 293 · January 22, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
K 300 · January 22, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K 345 · January 22, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K 351 · January 22, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · January 22, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · January 22, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)