20 Whelden Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Harris Health Center LLC
East Providence, Rhode IslandMedicare inspection record
About Harris Health Center LLC
Harris Health Center LLC brings together experienced clinical staff and compassionate care in East Providence, Rhode Island. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs help patients regain strength and independence following surgery or illness, with personalized treatment plans designed for each person's recovery goals.
Community at a glance
Capacity
31 residents
Location
East Providence, RI
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
833 Broadway, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 30, 2026, state inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Rhode Island average is 9.3).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 31 minutes with each resident a day, below the Rhode Island average of 3 hours 43 minutes.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 31 minutesBelow the Rhode Island average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 2 minutesAbove the Rhode Island average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 28%Below the Rhode Island average |
Inspections
31 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 30, 2026 · Standard inspection · 12 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 12, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Mar 12, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 12, 2026Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 12, 2026Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 12, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 12, 2026Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 12, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 12, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 12, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 12, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 12, 2026Conduct 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.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)AdministrationCorrected Mar 12, 2026
September 17, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 17, 2025
October 4, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Nov 3, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 3, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 3, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 3, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 3, 2024
February 28, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 29, 2024
November 10, 2023 · Standard inspection · 12 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 10, 2023Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 10, 2023Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 10, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 10, 2023Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Dec 10, 2023Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 10, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 10, 2023Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 10, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 10, 2023Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 10, 2023Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 10, 2023Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 10, 2023
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Harris Health Center, LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 31
- Average residents per day
- 29
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- July 1, 1991
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 415098
Location
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833 BroadwayEast Providence, RI 02914
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Questions about Harris Health Center LLC
How did Harris Health Center LLC do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on January 30, 2026 and cited 13 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Harris Health Center LLC?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 31 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 2 minutes from registered nurses. 28% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Harris Health Center LLC been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Harris Health Center LLC in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.