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Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc
125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 156 beds, Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc serves Cranston in Providence County, Rhode Island and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1970.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Rhode Island median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 7, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 24.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Rhode Island median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 27.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Providence Co. median | Rhode Island median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.7 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.0% | 36.5% | 39.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,433 | $40,295 | $22,205 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (41 in the county, 72 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Rhode Island average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Sep 2025, 20 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×16 E ×4 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Rhode Island average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.0%, RNs 13.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Rhode Island median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.1% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.8% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.5% | 22.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Providence County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliffe Manor | Johnston | 122 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Cherry Hill Manor | Johnston | 171 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 7.6 | $6K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | East Providence | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 20.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Grandview Center | Cumberland | 72 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 30.6 | — | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Pawtucket | 49 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6.1 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Tockwotton On the Waterfront | East Providence | 52 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 23.1 | $9K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Evergreen House Health Center | East Providence | 160 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12.5 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Golden Crest Nursing Centre | North Providence | 152 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 17.8 | $71K | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 41 facilities in Providence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Rhode Island median is 25 per facility.
Has Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Rhode Island median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.