South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr
2115 South County Trail · West Kingston, RI · 02892 · 4017838568
112 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Health Concepts, Ltd.
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,645 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Fine | $21,645 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415054 · certified since January 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.