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Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

2 of 5 overall from CMS

80 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

Call (401) 231-2700Directions

At a glance

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Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed nursing home in Smithfield, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.74 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,827 in the past three years.

Certified beds
100
Residents per day (average)
87.4
Certified since
1974 (52 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Marquis Health Services (87 homes)

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 Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,827 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. The latest standard inspection (Sep 18, 2025) cited 23 health deficiencies; the Rhode Island average is 9.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.56 hours per resident per day; the Rhode Island average is 0.76. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 69 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 28 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 16, 2026: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Sep 18, 2025231
Sep 13, 2024211
Oct 16, 2023250

Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (69)

  1. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)

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  1. 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 6, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)

  3. 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 (Oct 18, 2025)

  4. JImmediate jeopardy, 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 18, 2025)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  12. 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 18, 2025)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  16. 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 18, 2025)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2025)

  18. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2025)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 2025)

  20. 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 (Jan 30, 2025)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2025)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2025)

  23. 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 (Jan 30, 2025)

  24. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2024)

  25. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 13, 2024)

Showing the 30 most recent of 69.

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Sep 16, 2025Payment Denial3 days
May 9, 2024Fine$8,827

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.

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Compared within Rhode Island

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 100 certified beds. It averages 87.4 residents per day, about 87.4% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

The home reports 3.74 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.56 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,827 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation 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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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415039. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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