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West Shore Health Center Inc
109 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
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.
West Shore Health Center Inc, in Warwick, Rhode Island, is certified for 145 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Rhode Island median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 24.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Rhode Island median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 29.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kent Co. median | Rhode Island median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.0 | 22.5 | 24.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 29.4% | 42.4% | 39.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $64,230 | $22,205 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 9 Jun 2025, 7 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2024 |
| 11 May 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 | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Rhode Island average. Turnover: nursing staff 29.4%, RNs 17.6%; 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 | 27.2% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.0% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 35.2% | 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: Warwick Health Centre Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Concepts Ltd | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/1999 |
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 Kent County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Nursing Home Inc | Coventry | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0 | — | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Kent Regency Center | Warwick | 153 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 13.1 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Saint Elizabeth Home East Greenwichabuse icon | East Greenwich | 168 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 11.9 | $64K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Avalon Nursing Home Inc | Warwick | 31 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 87.1 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Brentwood Health Center | Warwick | 96 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 36.5 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Riverview Healthcare Community | Coventry | 190 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 15.8 | $80K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Sunny View Nursing Home | Warwick | 57 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 52.6 | $91K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Greenwood Operations DBA Greenwood Center | Warwick | 130 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 31.5 | $225K | 18 Feb 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Kent County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has West Shore Health Center Inc been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Rhode Island median is 25 per facility.
Has West Shore Health Center Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at West Shore Health Center Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Rhode Island median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates West Shore Health Center Inc?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Health Concepts Ltd. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was West Shore Health Center Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jun 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.