Warwick, RI

West Shore Health Center Inc

3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies

109 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI

(401) 739-9440

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

145

Certified beds

Average residents

130

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Health Concepts, Ltd.

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1970-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.52

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.50

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.06

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.76

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

48%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.5
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.7
0.1 pts worse
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.3%
93.2%
24.9 pts worse
93.4%
25.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.6%
95.3%
9.7 pts worse
95.5%
9.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.2%
3.6%
1.6 pts worse
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
14.6%
13.9 pts better
11.4%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8%
5.3%
1.5 pts better
5.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.3%
16.4%
1.9 pts worse
19.6%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.7%
23.6%
7.1 pts worse
16.7%
14 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 26.1%
17.0%
9.1 pts worse
16.3%
9.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 29.4%
18.4%
11 pts worse
14.9%
14.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
1.0%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.7%
2.2%
1.5 pts worse
1.7%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.6%
22.3%
10.7 pts better
19.8%
8.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
4.7%
0.8 pts better
5.1%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.4%
77.2%
1.8 pts worse
81.7%
6.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 21.8%
15.8%
6 pts worse
12.0%
9.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.6%
1.9%
0.7 pts worse
1.6%
1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.8%
78.2%
1.6 pts better
79.7%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.7%
25.1%
1.6 pts worse
23.9%
2.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-09 · Fire 2025-06-09

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-07 · Fire 2024-06-07

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-11 · Fire 2023-05-11

3 health deficiencies

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

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-07-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-09

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 2025-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-09

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 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-09

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-09

F773 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2025-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

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 2024-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-07

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-07-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

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 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

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 2023-06-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Ryan, David

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 6 facilities 2007-11-15
Ryan, Sally

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 4 facilities 2007-11-15
Arnold, Kelly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2017-01-20
Carragher, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2007-11-15
Darosa, Elizabeth

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-12-14
Gelfuso, Pamela

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2005-09-06
Health Concepts Ltd

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 6 facilities 1999-12-27
Ryan, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2007-11-15
Ryan, Sally

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2007-11-15
Ryan, Sally

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2007-11-15

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