Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home
4 of 5 overall from CMS
200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.39 hours Above the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 34.7% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 19 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $40,295 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 97.2% of 69 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home is a 69-bed nursing home in East Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 5.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $40,295 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 69
- Residents per day (average)
- 67.1
- Certified since
- 1981 (45 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Hattie Ide Chaffee Home
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $40,295 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- About 97.2% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.2
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.1
The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 5.39 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 3.69 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.54 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 1.15 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 4.86 h Rhode Island average 3.34
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover34.7%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover33.3%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 3 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 17, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 10 | 1 |
| May 19, 2023 | 4 | 0 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (19)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 25, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 9, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2024 | Fine | $40,295 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Rhode Island
- Size54 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Providence County41
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Hattie Ide Chaffee Home?
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Hattie Ide Chaffee Home have?
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home has 69 certified beds. It averages 67.1 residents per day, about 97.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home?
The home reports 5.39 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.15 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Hattie Ide Chaffee Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $40,295 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Hattie Ide Chaffee Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 AdviniaCare Orchard, LLC 166beds 18.1%in use 4.20nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Evergreen House Health Center 160beds 90.3%in use 3.92nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 AdviniaCare Waterview Villas, LLC 132beds 94.5%in use 3.14nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Providence County
Who to call in Rhode Island
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Rhode Island.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Rhode Island State Long Term Care Ombudsman 1-888-351-0808 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Rhode Island Department of Health, Complaint Unit 401-222-5960 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415002. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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