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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.54
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.14
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.05
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
5%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
25%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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