Public Record
West Shore Health Center Inc
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 145
- Avg. residents per day
- 124.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 15
- Inspections on file
- 5
- Last inspection
- 2025-06-09
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Citations
15 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection6 deficiencies
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- View inspection reportInspection4 deficiencies
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is West Shore Health Center Inc?
- West Shore Health Center Inc is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Warwick, RI, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 415028.
- What is the CMS rating for West Shore Health Center Inc?
- West Shore Health Center Inc has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does West Shore Health Center Inc have?
- West Shore Health Center Inc is certified for 145 beds. It serves an average of 124.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does West Shore Health Center Inc have?
- West Shore Health Center Inc has 15 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was West Shore Health Center Inc last inspected?
- West Shore Health Center Inc was last inspected on June 9, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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