West Shore Health Center Inc
Warwick, Rhode Island · CCN 415028
13 surveys since 2013. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 46
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 145
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Kent
- Medicare-certified since
- 1970
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 27 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Rhode Island.
Last survey on record
Jun 9, 2025
518 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.07 | 3.50 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.59 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 29.4% | 37.9% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D753.8% | E430.8% | F215.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6051×
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- F6581×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F6861×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F6891×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at West Shore Health Center Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF697Jan 8, 2021
Based on record review, resident and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that pain management was provided to a resident who required such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for pain management, Resident ID #31. Findings are as follows: The facility's policy titled, Pain Assessment and Management, states in part, Pain will be assessed .quarterly, and with any new onset of pain and documented in the medical record .For those residents noted to have pain, a care plan will be implemented and the pain will be monitored and tracked for 3 days .The 3-day tracking may be done via flow sheets or via tracking in the… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 7, 2024
Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the transmission of infections relative to implementing a water management program based upon industry standards and/or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) toolkit. Findings are as follows: Review of the CDC document titled, Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella [a bacteria that may cause a very serious type of lung infection] Growth & Spread in Buildings, dated June of 2021, Version 1.1 states in part, .The key to preventing Legionnaires' disease is maintenance of the water systems in which Legionella may grow .Water stagnation: Encourages biofilm growth and reduces temperature and levels of… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 11, 2023
Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety relative to the main kitchen. Findings are as follows: Record review of the Rhode Island Food Code 2018 edition, section 4-602.11 states in part, . (C) Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris . During an initial tour of the main kitchen in the dishroom, on 5/8/2023 at 8:30 AM, revealed: 3 ready to use coffee mugs and 9 ready to use bowls with a scrapeable brown film accumulation on the inside of the mugs and bowls. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF726Jun 9, 2025
Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff were competent to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident, as facility staff were unable to differentiate between contact precautions and enhanced barrier precautions (EBP), despite having received competencies in infection control. Findings are as follows: Review of a facility policy titled, Isolation last reviewed on 2/20/2025 states in part, .Enhanced Barrier Precautions: This level of precaution expands the use of PPE [Personal Protective Equipment] beyond situations in which exposure to blood and body fluids is anticipated and refers to the use… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jun 9, 2025
Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to store drugs and biologicals in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for 2 of 4 medication carts, and 2 of 2 medication storage rooms observed during the medication storage task. Findings are as follows: Record review of a facility policy titled Medication Storage states in part .medications and biologicals are stored properly, following manufacturer's or provider pharmacy recommendations .medication supply shall be accessible only to licensed nursing personnel, pharmacy personnel, or employees lawfully authorized to administer medications. 1. […]
Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 46 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 9, 2025Standard6 findings
- Jun 7, 2024Standard4 findings
- May 11, 2023Standard3 findings
- Mar 3, 2022Standard and complaint4 findings
- Jan 11, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Jan 8, 2021Standard4 findings · 1 harm
- Jul 9, 2018Standard12 findings · 3 harm
- Oct 25, 2017Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Apr 7, 2017Standard2 findings
- Jun 3, 2016Standard1 finding
- May 27, 2015Standard3 findings
- May 9, 2014Standard2 findings
- Mar 7, 2013—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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