East Greenwich, RI · Medicare-certified · 168 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profit
★★★★★3 of 5 overall
Saint Elizabeth Home East Greenwich has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with strong staffing (5 out of 5 and 4.98 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark) but weaker health inspection results (2 out of 5), $64,230 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: November 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $64,230recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.981.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.09
Licensed practical nurses
0.30
Nurse aides
3.59
Weekend nursing
4.48
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.3%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25.6%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
98.5%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.3%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $49,797 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,433 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $64,230 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 13, 2025
$49,797
Federal fine
Nov 25, 2024
$14,433
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
148.6 residents on an average day (88% of 168 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 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.