South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center has received a Trust Grade of A, which means it is considered excellent and highly recommended for care. It ranks #7 out of 72 facilities in Rhode Island, placing it in the top half of the state, and #3 out of 9 in Washington County, indicating only two local options are better. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with the number of reported issues increasing from three in 2024 to four in 2025. Staffing is rated average at 3 out of 5 stars with a 46% turnover rate, which is close to the state's average of 41%. While the facility has no fines, which is a positive sign, there have been concerns about medication storage practices, including the presence of outdated inhalers, and food service safety, with unprotected food being transported. Additionally, there was an incident involving a Foley catheter being replaced without a physician's order, highlighting areas where improvements are needed. Overall, while there are strengths in the facility's reputation, families should be aware of these weaknesses when considering care options.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Rhode Island
- #7/72
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 46% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Rhode Island facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 40 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Rhode Island. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Rhode Island avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 11 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services for 1 of 2 residents reviewed with an indwelling Foley cathete...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that resident records are complete and accurately documented, relative to narcotic medication admi...
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Feb 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on surveyor observation and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to store and label drugs and biological's in accordance with currently accepted professional principl...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on surveyor observation and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that they distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safe...
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Sept 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff, and resident interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to protect a resident's r...
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Feb 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure residents maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status, such as usual body weight for 1 of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observation, record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the d...
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Dec 2022
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to revise a care plan after each ass...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0710
(Tag F0710)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that the medical care of e...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0711
(Tag F0711)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure a physician reviewed the r...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observation, record review, and staff interview, it has been determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff utilize Personal Protective Equipment according to professional ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Rhode Island.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Rhode Island facilities.
- • 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Rhode Island, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 46%, compared to the Rhode Island average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 11 deficiencies at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center during 2022 to 2025. These included: 11 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center?
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by HEALTH CONCEPTS, LTD., a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 112 certified beds and approximately 99 residents (about 88% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in West Kingston, Rhode Island.
How Does South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center Compare to Other Rhode Island Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Rhode Island, South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (46%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Rhode Island. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center Stick Around?
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center has a staff turnover rate of 46%, which is about average for Rhode Island nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center Ever Fined?
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is South Kingstown Nursing And Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.