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Little Sisters of the Poor
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Little Sisters of the Poor operates 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 4 states, with 201 certified beds; the largest presence is in Rhode Island, Illinois and New York.
0% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 22.9 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $9K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Little Sisters of the Poor | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 13 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.9 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 31.5% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| Indiana | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0761 | 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. | 3 |
| F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 2 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Chicago | IL | 76 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 28.9 | $9K | 1 May 2025 |
| St Augustine Home For the Aged | Indianapolis | IN | 23 | 5 | 4 | — | 13 | 56.5 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Queen of Peace Residence | Queens Village | NY | 53 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15.1 | — | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Pawtucket | RI | 49 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6.1 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Little Sisters of the Poor operate?
4 Medicare-certified facilities in 4 states, with 201 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Little Sisters of the Poor facilities rated?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 4 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Little Sisters of the Poor been fined?
CMS lists 1 fines totalling $9K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.