Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Borden Street · Providence, RI · 02903 · 4014547970
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $77,753 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$77,753 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $85,654 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
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 April 3, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 4, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 30, 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 August 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 30, 2023
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 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | Fine | $35,165 |
| July 30, 2024 | Fine | $42,588 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415091 · certified since May 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.