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Mount St Rita Health Centre Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Cumberland, Rhode Island)

15 Sumner Brown Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864

Phone: 4013336352

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
98
Avg Residents/Day
92.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Providence
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityRhode Island AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.550.77-0.22
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.133.78+0.35
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover39.3%40%-

Health Citation History

26 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.G – Actual Harm
2026-06-25Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-25Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-17Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-26Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.G – Actual Harm
2023-10-25Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Administration DeficienciesProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-04Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Smoke DeficienciesHave a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-25Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$55,799
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
4
Number of Fines
5
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-12-04Fine$29,848-
2023-11-13Fine$3,176-
2023-10-25Fine$15,366-
2023-10-25Payment Denial-2 days starting 2023-11-22
2023-10-23Fine$7,409-

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