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West Shore Health Center Inc Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Warwick, Rhode Island)

109 West Shore Road, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889

Phone: 4017399440

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
145
Avg Residents/Day
130.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kent
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityRhode Island AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.650.77-0.12
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.103.78-0.68
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover25.8%40%-

Health Citation History

13 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-09Nursing 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-09Pharmacy 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
2025-06-09Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-09Administration DeficienciesProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-09Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-11Nutrition 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
2023-05-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

2 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-06-07Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-11Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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