Bethany Home of Rhode Island
111 South Angell Street · Providence, RI · 02906 · 4018312870
33 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 72% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 16% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 26, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B November 26, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415096 · certified since May 21, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.