Bristol County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Grace Barker Nursing Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
54 Barker Avenue, Warren, RI 02885
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.87 hours Above the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 37.9% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 14 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $114,806 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 93.6% of 86 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.
Grace Barker Nursing Center is a 86-bed nursing home in Warren, Rhode Island (Bristol County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.87 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $114,806 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 86
- Residents per day (average)
- 80.5
- Certified since
- 1967 (59 yrs)
For 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 Grace Barker Nursing Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $114,806 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.20 hours per resident on weekends against 3.87 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.64 hours per resident per day; the Rhode Island average is 0.76. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 4 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 3.87 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 2.94 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.28 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.64 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 3.20 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 turnover37.9%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover16.7%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 6 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 29, 2023: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 9 | 0 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (14)
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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 (May 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 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 (Mar 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 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 (Mar 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 22, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2023)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2023)
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GActual 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 (Oct 20, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | Fine | $114,806 |
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
- Size46 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Bristol County5
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Grace Barker Nursing Center?
Grace Barker Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Grace Barker Nursing Center have?
Grace Barker Nursing Center has 86 certified beds. It averages 80.5 residents per day, about 93.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Grace Barker Nursing Center?
The home reports 3.87 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.64 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Grace Barker Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $114,806 in the past three years.
Does Grace Barker Nursing Center 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
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Bristol 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.
Rhode Island staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415014. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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