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Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

Bayberry Commons

2 of 5 overall from CMS

181 Davis Drive, Pascoag, RI 02859

Call (401) 568-0600Directions

At a glance

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Bayberry Commons is a 110-bed nursing home in Pascoag, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.49 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $51,948 in the past three years.

Certified beds
110
Residents per day (average)
97.0
Certified since
1985 (41 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company 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 Bayberry Commons

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $51,948 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 45.6%, 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 3.06 hours per resident on weekends against 3.49 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 20 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 7 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 20, 2025: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Jul 18, 202540
Jul 11, 2024130
Jun 22, 202330

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

Health citations, past three years (20)

  1. 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 (Aug 17, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 17, 2025)

  3. 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 (Aug 17, 2025)

  4. 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.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 17, 2025)

  5. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 2, 2025)

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  1. GActual harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 22, 2025)

  2. 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 (Mar 22, 2025)

  3. JImmediate jeopardy, 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 (Jan 7, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2024)

  5. 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 (Sep 4, 2024)

  6. 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 (Sep 4, 2024)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Aug 10, 2024)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 10, 2024)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 10, 2024)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 10, 2024)

  11. 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 (Aug 10, 2024)

  12. 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 (Aug 10, 2024)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2023)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2023)

  15. 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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Feb 20, 2025Fine$19,136
Dec 19, 2024Fine$24,794
Jul 11, 2024Fine$8,018

Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

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Compared within Rhode Island

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Bayberry Commons?

Bayberry Commons has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does Bayberry Commons have?

Bayberry Commons has 110 certified beds. It averages 97.0 residents per day, about 88.2% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Bayberry Commons?

The home reports 3.49 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.61 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has Bayberry Commons been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $51,948 in the past three years.

Does Bayberry Commons 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 415080. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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