Grace Barker Nursing Center
54 Barker Avenue · Warren, RI · 02885 · 4012459100
86 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $114,806 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 9, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2023 | Fine | $114,806 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415014 · certified since March 28, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.