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Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Providence, RI · Medicare-certified · 33 beds

Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

Bethany Home of Rhode Island has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and quality ratings and 4-star staffing. It reports 4.84 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $8,278 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.8391 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: November 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,278recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8391.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.45
Licensed practical nurses
0.00
Nurse aides
3.39
Weekend nursing
4.06

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 100%
Registered nurse turnover: 100%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

—3.4%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—3%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—1.5%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—13.1%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—8.6%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—30.5%—

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—25.1%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—22.2%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—28.6%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—0%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—96.4%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%98.2%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The home failed to have and follow a policy for how food brought in by family and visitors should be used and stored safely. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 813 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F

The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: F

The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,278 was recorded.

  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $12,735 was recorded.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,278 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Nov 5, 2025

    $8,278

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
29.3 residents on an average day (89% of 33 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.