Hattie Ide Chaffee Home
200 Wampanoag Trail · East Providence, RI · 02915 · 4014341520
69 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $40,295 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
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 July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 17, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 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 July 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 18, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | Fine | $40,295 |
| June 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415002 · certified since January 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.