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Mount St Rita Health Centre
15 Sumner Brown Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
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.
Mount St Rita Health Centre, in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is certified for 98 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Covenant Health chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Rhode Island median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 4, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 24.8.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $72K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Rhode Island median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Providence Co. median | Rhode Island median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.6 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.0% | 36.5% | 39.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $71,871 | $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: 4 Dec 2025, 26 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×3 D ×18 E ×7 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 26 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | G | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 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 | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | Fine | $45,920 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,176 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Payment denial | — | 2 days |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Fine | $15,366 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $7,409 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Rhode Island average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.0%, RNs 40.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 26.4% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.2% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.8% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Mount St. Rita Health Centre. Chain: Covenant Health (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/23/2015 |
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 |
| Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc | Cranston | 156 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 14.7 | $14K | 23 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 |
All 41 facilities in Providence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mount St Rita Health Centre been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Rhode Island median is 25 per facility.
Has Mount St Rita Health Centre been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $72K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Mount St Rita Health Centre compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Rhode Island median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mount St Rita Health Centre?
It is part of the Covenant Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Covenant Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mount St Rita Health Centre last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.