The Friendly Home
303 Rhodes Avenue · Woonsocket, RI · 02895 · 4017697220
126 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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).
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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.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $42,369 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 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 January 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025 · 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 April 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2024
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 November 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $11,183 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415044 · 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.