Warren, RI

Grace Barker Nursing Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $114,806 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

54 Barker Avenue, Warren, RI

(401) 245-9100

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

86

Certified beds

Average residents

82

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-03-28

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.60

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.29

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.91

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.23

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

27%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.5
About the same
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.7
0.2 pts worse
1.8
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.9%
93.2%
0.3 pts worse
93.4%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.3%
4.7 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
3.6%
0.1 pts better
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.6%
14.6%
11 pts better
11.4%
7.8 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 20.3%
16.4%
3.9 pts worse
19.6%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.1%
23.6%
7.5 pts better
16.7%
0.6 pts better
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 13.1%
17.0%
3.9 pts better
16.3%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.8%
18.4%
4.6 pts better
14.9%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.9%
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
2.2%
0.4 pts worse
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.4%
22.3%
14.9 pts better
19.8%
12.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.0%
4.7%
0.3 pts worse
5.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.6%
77.2%
16.4 pts better
81.7%
11.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.7%
15.8%
0.9 pts worse
12.0%
4.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.5%
78.2%
8.3 pts better
79.7%
6.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.2%
25.1%
6.9 pts better
23.9%
5.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-05 · Fire 2025-02-05

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-23 · Fire 2024-02-23

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-09 · Fire 2022-12-09

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-03-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-01-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-05

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-15

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-04-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-03-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-03-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-23

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-03-22

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-09-29

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2023-10-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-09-29

F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Corrected 2023-10-20

G · Actual harm 2023-09-29

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-20

G · Actual harm 2023-09-29

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 2023-10-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

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 2023-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-01-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$114,806 2023-09-29

Fine

Fine · fine $114,806

Fine

Ownership

Lescault, Mark

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 1 facilities 2007-11-28
Lescault, Mary

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 1 facilities 2006-03-31
Lescault, Mark

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-11-28
Lescault, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1996-12-12
Lescault, Mark

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-11-28
Lescault, Mary

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-03-31
Lescault, Mary

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-03-31

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