ElderGrade
C

66.8/100

Average

Bethany Home Of Rhode Island

111 South Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906

CMS 3/5 stars #13 of 41 in Providence County (401) 831-2870
Certified beds
33
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $12,735 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 100%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

25.3/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.7 for 19 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

24.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.08 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.45 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 16% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 100% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $12,735 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.84 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.45 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.06 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 100.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 26, 2025 (8 months ago).

F Nov 26, 2025 F0813

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 26, 2025 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 26, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 26, 2025 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 26, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Nov 26, 2025 F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

No actual harm, minimal potential

G Nov 5, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Sep 26, 2024 F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
WILSON, LINDA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
IGOE, STEPHANIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BETHANY HOME OF RHODE ISLAND Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
IGOE, STEPHANIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Bethany Home Of Rhode Island

What is the ElderGrade for Bethany Home Of Rhode Island? +

Bethany Home Of Rhode Island holds an ElderGrade of C (66.8 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bethany Home Of Rhode Island? +

Residents receive an average of 4.84 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bethany Home Of Rhode Island been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 19 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Bethany Home Of Rhode Island accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bethany Home Of Rhode Island is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.