Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc
5 of 5 overall from CMS
125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.10 hours Above the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 27.0% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 23 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $14,433 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 95.1% of 156 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.
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc is a 156-bed nursing home in Cranston, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.10 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,433 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 156
- Residents per day (average)
- 148.4
- Certified since
- 1970 (56 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 Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,433 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- About 95.1% 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
- Registered nurse time is 0.75 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 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 4 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 4.10 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 2.99 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.36 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.75 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 3.71 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 turnover27.0%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover13.0%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 23 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; 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 Mar 1, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 13 | 0 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (23)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 21, 2026)
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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 (Oct 21, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 21, 2025)
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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 (Oct 20, 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 (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 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 (Oct 20, 2024)
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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 (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Past Non-Compliance (Jul 18, 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.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 26, 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 (Nov 4, 2023)
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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 (Nov 4, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 2023)
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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 (Nov 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, 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 (Nov 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 4, 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 (Nov 4, 2023)
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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 (Sep 22, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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
- Size16 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 Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc?
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc have?
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc has 156 certified beds. It averages 148.4 residents per day, about 95.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc?
The home reports 4.10 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.75 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,433 in the past three years.
Does Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc 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
- 3 of 5 Morgan Health Center 120beds 93.3%in use 3.75nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Briarcliffe Manor 122beds 93.1%in use 4.66nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 70beds 93.4%in use 3.33nurse 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.
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 415032. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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