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
Nursing home report
St Clare Newport
Registered name: St Clare Home
Newport, RI · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
St Clare Newport has an overall 4-star rating, with strong health inspection results and staffing above the federal benchmark, but very low quality-measures performance. It has no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5938 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5938.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.13
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.35
- Nurse aides
- 3.12
- Weekend nursing
- 4.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 59%
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
25%21.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
11.9%8.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.7%7.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
15.2%3.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.2%22.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.9%18.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
9.1%10%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%1.3%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25%24.7%No change
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
95.2%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
49%70.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- 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 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 49.5 residents on an average day (99% of 50 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 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.