Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
225 Elmwood Avenue · Providence, RI · 02907 · 4012720600
70 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Health Concepts, Ltd.
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected October 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 16, 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 January 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415072 · certified since August 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.