Kent Regency Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Kent Regency Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF730Aug 21, 2024

  Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to complete an annual performance review for every nurse aide (NA), at least once every 12 months, for 5 of 5 NA personnel records reviewed, Staff E, F, G, H, and I. Findings are as follows: Record review of the personnel files failed to reveal evidence that an annual performance evaluation was completed for the following NA's: -Staff E, hired in July 2014 -Staff F, hired in May 2015 -Staff G, hired in March 2018 -Staff H, hired in April 2019 -Staff I, hired in January 2023 During a surveyor interview with the Director of Nursing Services on 8/21/2024 at 2:20 PM, she was unable to provide evidence that performance evaluations were completed within the last 12 months for the above-mentioned NA's.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF726Aug 23, 2023

  Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure its nursing staff had the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care and considering the number, acuity and diagnoses of the facility's resident population in accordance with the facility assessment for 4 of 6 nursing staff reviewed for competencies relative to CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), IV (intravenous) insertion, Donning/Doffing PPE (putting on and taking off personal protective equipment), and Safe Resident Handling, for Staff H, I, J, and K. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 1, 2023

  Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections relative to the legionella prevention program. Findings are as follows: Record review of a community reported complaint submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Health on 7/27/2023, alleges that the facility .has mold on the ceiling tiles in the D wing hallway and it periodically leaks water . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 27, 2022

  Based on surveyor observation and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to properly store, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions relative to the main kitchen and 2 of 2 unit kitchenettes. Findings are as follows: 1) During the initial tour of the kitchen on 6/22/2022 at approximately 10:30 AM the following items were observed: - 8 chocolate flavored Imperial Health Shakes stored in the reach in refrigerator without a thaw or use by date. The manufacturer's instruction on the carton state to use within 14 days of thawing. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Sep 5, 2025

  Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident receives the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical well-being relative to obtaining follow up appointments and failing to obtain radiology services to meet the needs of its residents for 1 of 1 resident reviewed, Resident ID #6. Findings are as follows:1a. Record review revealed Resident ID #6 was admitted to the facility in July of 2025 with diagnoses including, but not limited to, neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies dementia (a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of protein deposits called Lewy bodies in the brain) and shoulder pain.Record review of the hospital discharge document… […]