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Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

Morgan Health Center

3 of 5 overall from CMS

80 Morgan Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

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At a glance

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Morgan Health Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Johnston, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.75 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $61,780 in the past three years.

Certified beds
120
Residents per day (average)
112.0
Certified since
1979 (47 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 Morgan Health Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $61,780 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 43.8%, above the Rhode Island average of 40.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.12 hours per resident on weekends against 3.75 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend 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 25 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 16 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 30, 2026: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
May 22, 202570
Jun 5, 202452
Apr 19, 2023130

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

Health citations, past three years (25)

  1. 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 (Jun 2, 2026)

  2. KImmediate jeopardy, 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 (May 13, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal 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 (Jan 7, 2026)

  4. 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 (Aug 8, 2025)

  5. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

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  1. 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 (Jun 15, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 15, 2025)

  3. 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 (Jun 15, 2025)

  4. 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 (Jun 15, 2025)

  5. 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 (Apr 25, 2025)

  6. 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 (Sep 20, 2024)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2024)

  8. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 14, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2024)

  10. 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 12, 2024)

  11. 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 (Apr 12, 2024)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2024)

  13. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2024)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 27, 2023)

  16. 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 (Oct 27, 2023)

  17. 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 (May 3, 2023)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (May 3, 2023)

  19. 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 (May 3, 2023)

  20. 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 (May 3, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Apr 30, 2026Fine$17,060
Jul 10, 2024Fine$44,720

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 Morgan Health Center?

Morgan Health Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does Morgan Health Center have?

Morgan Health Center has 120 certified beds. It averages 112.0 residents per day, about 93.3% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Morgan Health Center?

The home reports 3.75 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.66 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has Morgan Health Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $61,780 in the past three years.

Does Morgan Health Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415062. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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