Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc
125 Scituate Avenue · Cranston, RI · 02920 · 4019448500
156 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,433 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415032 · certified since August 24, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.