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Royal of Westerly Nursing Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Westerly, Rhode Island)

79 Beach Street, Westerly, Rhode Island 02891

Phone: 4015964925

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
60.1
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Washington
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityRhode Island AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.850.77+0.08
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.443.78-0.34
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover46.4%40%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-19Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Pharmacy 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
2026-02-19Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2025-02-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-05Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-05Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-12Pharmacy 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
2024-01-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-12Resident Rights DeficienciesProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

3 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-01-12Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-12Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,647
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-02-04Fine$8,647-

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