Morgan Health Center
80 Morgan Avenue · Johnston, RI · 02919 · 4019447800
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Marquis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $44,720 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
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 June 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2023
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 May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2023
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 May 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $44,720 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415062 · certified since June 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.