East Providence, RI

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $40,295 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies

200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI

(401) 434-1520

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

69

Certified beds

Average residents

66

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1981-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.30

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.35

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.51 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.54

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.46 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.20

All reported nurse hours · state 3.72 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.66

RN + LPN hours · state 1.25 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.55

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.30 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.79

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.40

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.57

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.28

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover · state 38% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover · state 40% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

384

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

71.09

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0229

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.66

Baseline 16.80% · Performance 19.27% · Measure score 4.66 · Achievement 4.66 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

8.48

Baseline 5.62% · Performance 5.30% · Measure score 8.48 · Achievement 8.48 · Improvement 4.62

Total nurse turnover

6.51

Baseline 44.62% · Performance 37.08% · Measure score 6.51 · Achievement 6.51 · Improvement 3.31

Adjusted total nurse staffing

8.78

Baseline 4.07 hours · Performance 5.58 hours · Measure score 8.78 · Achievement 8.78 · Improvement 8.31

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.74%	10.72% 1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 193 · Observed rate 6.74% · Lower 95% interval 6.98%
Discharge to community	67.06%	50.57% 16.5 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 200 · Observed rate 67% · Lower 95% interval 60.69%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.78	1.02 0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 115 · Denominator 115
Falls with major injury	0.87%	0.77% 0.1 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 115
Discharge self-care score	17.89%	53.69% 35.8 pts worse	Numerator 17 · Denominator 95
Discharge mobility score	48.42%	50.94% 2.5 pts worse	Numerator 46 · Denominator 95
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	3.48%	2.29% 1.2 pts worse	Numerator 4 · Denominator 115 · Adjusted rate 4.1%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	5.3%	7.12% 1.8 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 123 · Observed rate 1.63% · Lower 95% interval 3.19%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	30.41%	8.2% 22.2 pts better	Numerator 45 · Denominator 148
Staff flu vaccination coverage	83.11%	42% 41.1 pts better	Numerator 123 · Denominator 148
Discharge function score	36.84%	56.45% 19.6 pts worse	Numerator 35 · Denominator 95
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 20 · Denominator 20
Transfer of health information to patient	97.3%	96.28% 1 pts better	Numerator 72 · Denominator 74
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	9.43%	25.2% 15.8 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 53

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.3	1.5 0.2 pts better	1.9 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.3	1.7 0.4 pts better	1.8 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	74.2%	93.2% 19 pts worse	93.4% 19.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 71.2% · Q2 76.5% · Q3 73.6% · Q4 75.5% · 4Q avg 74.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.1%	95.3% 2.8 pts better	95.5% 2.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.8%	3.6% 1.2 pts worse	3.3% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	2.6%	14.6% 12 pts better	11.4% 8.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 2.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	7.2%	5.3% 1.9 pts worse	5.4% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 7.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.4%	16.4% 7 pts better	19.6% 10.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 10.6% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 9.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	7.9%	23.6% 15.7 pts better	16.7% 8.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 7.9% · 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	13.5%	17.0% 3.5 pts better	16.3% 2.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 10.9% · Q3 31.8% · Q4 6.6% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	9.9%	18.4% 8.5 pts better	14.9% 5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 9.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	6.1%	1.0% 5.1 pts worse	1.0% 5.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 6.6% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	7.2%	2.2% 5 pts worse	1.7% 5.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.8% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 7.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	14.9%	22.3% 7.4 pts better	19.8% 4.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.1% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 23.8% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 14.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.4%	4.7% 0.3 pts better	5.1% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	77.3%	77.2% 0.1 pts better	81.7% 4.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 72.1% · Q2 70.1% · Q3 82.0% · Q4 85.5% · 4Q avg 77.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	7.4%	15.8% 8.4 pts better	12.0% 4.6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.4% · Observed 6.5% · Expected 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	77.7%	78.2% 0.5 pts worse	79.7% 2 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 77.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	12.6%	25.1% 12.5 pts better	23.9% 11.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.6% · Observed 10.4% · Expected 19.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-20 · Fire 2025-06-20

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-17 · Fire 2024-06-17

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-19 · Fire 2023-05-19

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-07-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

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 2025-07-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2025-07-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-20

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2025-07-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-09

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-26

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-15

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-06-17

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 2024-07-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-07-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

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 2024-07-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

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 2024-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2024-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-17

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 2024-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-06-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$40,295 2024-06-17

Fine

Fine · fine $40,295

Fine

$0 2024-06-17

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-07-09 · 6 days

6 day denial