22 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (6 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
East Providence, RI
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $132,654 in total fines with 22 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
135 Tripps Lane, East Providence, RI
(401) 438-2250
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
166
Certified beds
Average residents
128
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Athena Healthcare Systems
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
24 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.54
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.51 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.14
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.46 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.38
All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.24
RN + LPN hours · state 1.25 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.05
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.30 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.47
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.79
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.77
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
5%
Annual RN turnover · state 38% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
25%
Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,417
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.08
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9930
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
4.64
Baseline 28.45% · Performance 44.70% · Measure score 4.64 · Achievement 4.64 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.37
Baseline 4.37 hours · Performance 4.04 hours · Measure score 3.37 · Achievement 3.37 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.06% |
10.72%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 6.25% · Lower 95% interval 5.84% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.75 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 26 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 26 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 26 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 16 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.18% |
8.2%
6 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 229 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 30.47% |
42%
11.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 233 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.5
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.7
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
93.2%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.1% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
95.3%
3.8 pts better
|
95.5%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.1% |
3.6%
2.5 pts better
|
3.3%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
14.6%
13.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.2% |
5.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.9% · Q2 7.5% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 8.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.2% |
16.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.6% · Q2 18.3% · Q3 17.8% · Q4 21.0% · 4Q avg 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 32.8% |
23.6%
9.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
16.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.1% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 29.9% · Q4 30.3% · 4Q avg 32.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.1% |
17.0%
2.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.4% · Q2 16.5% · Q3 13.1% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 19.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.3% |
18.4%
6.1 pts better
|
14.9%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.7% |
2.2%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.0% |
22.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 20.2% · Q3 26.1% · Q4 25.2% · 4Q avg 25.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
4.7%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.3% |
77.2%
21.1 pts better
|
81.7%
16.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.1% · Q2 98.3% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 98.4% · 4Q avg 98.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 29.7% |
15.8%
13.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
17.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.7% · Observed 28.6% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.1% |
1.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.1% |
78.2%
17.9 pts better
|
79.7%
16.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 34.3% |
25.1%
9.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
10.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 34.3% · Observed 23.8% · Expected 16.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Environmental (6 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (13 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-19
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-19
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-19
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-27
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-08-27
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Inspection history
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-05-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-19
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-01-07
Health
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2026-01-19
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-14
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2025-08-29
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-07-26
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-05-09
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-17
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-12
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-05
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-03-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-11-30
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
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 2023-08-05
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-05
Health
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 2023-08-05
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-06-22
Health
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 2023-03-28
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $23,923
Fine
Fine · fine $16,801
Fine
Fine · fine $14,050
Fine
Fine · fine $77,880
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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