Golden Crest Nursing Centre
100 Smithfield Road · North Providence, RI · 02904 · 4013531710
152 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $30,360 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $70,868 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024 · 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 January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 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 November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
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 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024 · 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 July 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H October 13, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 11, 2025 | Fine | $30,360 |
| October 13, 2023 | Fine | $40,508 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415029 · certified since October 17, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.