Kent County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Alpine Nursing Home Inc
4 of 5 overall from CMS
557 Weaver Hill Road, Coventry, RI 02816
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.80 hours Above the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 42.9% Above the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 98.3% of 60 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.
Alpine Nursing Home Inc is a 60-bed nursing home in Coventry, Rhode Island (Kent County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.80 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day (average)
- 59.0
- Certified since
- 1990 (36 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 Alpine Nursing Home Inc
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Nursing staff turnover is 42.9%, above the Rhode Island average of 40.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- About 98.3% 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
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
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 3.80 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 2.72 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.18 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.91 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 3.49 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 turnover42.9%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover56.3%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 17, 2023: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 3 | 0 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (12)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 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 (Apr 21, 2025)
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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 (May 26, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2024)
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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 (May 26, 2024)
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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 (May 26, 2024)
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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 (May 26, 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 (May 26, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2024)
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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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 4, 2023)
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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 (Apr 4, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 4, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
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
- Size61 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Kent County11
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Alpine Nursing Home Inc?
Alpine Nursing Home Inc 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 Alpine Nursing Home Inc have?
Alpine Nursing Home Inc has 60 certified beds. It averages 59.0 residents per day, about 98.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Alpine Nursing Home Inc?
The home reports 3.80 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.91 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Alpine Nursing Home Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Alpine Nursing Home 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
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- 2 of 5 Riverview Healthcare Community 190beds 95.0%in use 3.57nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Kent 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 415089. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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