The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
St Clare Home
Newport, RI · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
2 of 5 overall
St Clare Home in Newport, RI has a 2-star overall rating, with strong health inspection results (4 stars) but very low staffing and quality measures ratings (1 star each). It had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations included pressure ulcer care, food handling, and flu/pneumonia vaccination policies.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Staffing detail
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 81%
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
27.3%27.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.7%15.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%2.5%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.4%23.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.1%15.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.8%10%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.1%13.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—90.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.3%88.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50%37.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: E
Recent history
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 47.2 residents on an average day (94% of 50 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.