Saint Elizabeth Home East Greenwich
1 Saint Elizabeth Way · East Greenwich, RI · 02818 · 4014716060
168 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$64,230 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $64,230 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 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 November 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 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 April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 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 August 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $49,797 |
| November 25, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415010 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.