St Clare Home
309 Spring Street · Newport, RI · 02840 · 4018493204
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 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 | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B April 10, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
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 April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2023
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 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415111 · certified since January 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.