Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-25 · Fire 2025-09-25
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cranston, RI
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $14,433 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies
125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI
(401) 944-8500
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
156
Certified beds
Average residents
150
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1970-08-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.34
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.90
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.52
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
27%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.5
1.2 pts better
|
1.9
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.7
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 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 | 99.2% |
95.3%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.9% |
3.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
14.6%
14.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% |
5.3%
2.7 pts better
|
5.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.9% |
16.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.2% |
23.6%
1.4 pts better
|
16.7%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.6% |
0.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
0.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.6% |
17.0%
1.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.8% |
18.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.9 pts worse
|
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 | 3.0% |
2.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.6% |
22.3%
1.7 pts better
|
19.8%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.5% |
4.7%
2.2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.6% |
77.2%
20.4 pts better
|
81.7%
15.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.0% |
15.8%
3.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.9%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.2% |
78.2%
15 pts better
|
79.7%
13.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.0% |
25.1%
2.1 pts better
|
23.9%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-20 · Fire 2024-09-20
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-05 · Fire 2023-10-05
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-10-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-25
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-10-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2024-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-20
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-05
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2024-07-18
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-03-01
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-03-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-11-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-05
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-22
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$14,433
2024-03-01
Fine
Fine · fine $14,433
Fine
Ownership
Pezzelli, Lisa
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Pezzelli Whipple, Susan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Whipple, Thomas
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Fontaine, Lynne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Krusz, Stephanie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Marandola, Susan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pezzelli Whipple, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pezzelli Whipple, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Pezzelli Whipple, Susan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Whipple, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
Whipple, Thomas
Corporate Officer · Individual
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