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Woonsocket Health Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Woonsocket, Rhode Island)

262 Poplar Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895

Phone: 4017652100

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
128.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Providence
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 Day0.640.77-0.13
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.573.78-0.21
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A40%-

Health Citation History

28 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Pharmacy 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
2026-07-31Administration DeficienciesConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Resident 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
2026-07-31Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-03Nutrition 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
2025-04-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Quality 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
2024-04-30Quality 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
2024-04-30Nursing 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
2023-12-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-22Pharmacy 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
2023-10-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-31Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop a communication plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish emergency prep training and testing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – 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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