F550 in Rhode Island. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Rhode Island cites F550 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.49×
0.49 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Rhode Island citations1.04%
Of every deficiency written in Rhode Island in 2025, this is the portion that was F550.
Rhode Island1.04%
National2.13%
Share of all citations that were F550.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Rhode Island surveyors wrote
F550 findings written in Rhode Island, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
G · Actual harm, isolatedFebruary 18, 2026
Based on clinical record review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to protect and promote the rights of residents relative to preferences and privacy, for 2 of 3 residents reviewed, Resident ID #s 2 and 3.Findings are as follows:Review of the facility policy titled, Resident Rights Under Federal Law, states in part, .To treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of their self-esteem and self-worth.To incorporate the resident's goals, preferences, and choices into care. 1. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJuly 2, 2026
Based on surveyor observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that a resident was treated with dignity and in a manner that maintained his/her quality of life for 1 of 3 residents reviewed related to gastrostomy tube (G-tube - a medical device inserted directly through the abdomen into the stomach prescribed to provide nutrition), Resident ID #16.Findings are as follows:Record review revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in May of 2026 with diagnoses including, but not limited to, cerebral infarction (stroke) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).Record review revealed a physician's order dated 4/13/2026 to administer Jevity 1.5 calorie nutrition (a balanced nutrition administered through a feeding tube) at 65 milliliters per hour… …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternJune 18, 2018
Based on surveyor observations, record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility has failed to ensure residents' dignity was maintained relative to posting personal information and being left exposed for 2 of 3 sample residents ID # 90 & ID # 215.
Findings are as follows:
1. A surveyor observation of Resident ID#90 on 6/13/2018 at approximately 9:15 AM, in the presence of the nurse unit manager, revealed a sign with the resident's name, the name of a medication ([MEDICATION NAME]) and directions to apply the medication. …
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