Woonsocket Health Center
262 Poplar Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 · (401) 765-2100
For profit - Corporation · 150 certified beds
Woonsocket Health Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 6 citations (the Rhode Island average is 9.3). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 3, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 3, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 3, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.April 3, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 3, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 3, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 3, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.December 22, 2023 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure 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.December 22, 2023 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 10, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Rhode Island average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.52 | 3.71 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | 2.46 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 40.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 133.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Friendly Home Woonsocket · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- AdviniaCare Oakland Grove LLC Woonsocket · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Cedar Haven Operations Holding LLC Valley View Hea Woonsocket · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Mansion Nursing and Rehab Center Central Falls · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Harris Health Care Center North Central Falls · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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