Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
100 Borden Street, Providence, RI 02903
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.64 hours Above the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 16.7% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 13 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $85,654 3 fines
- Certified beds in use 89.8% of 120 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.
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.64 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $85,654 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day (average)
- 107.7
- Certified since
- 1991 (35 yrs)
Non 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 Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 3 fines totaling $85,654 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident on weekends against 4.64 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing 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 3 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 4.64 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 3.30 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.41 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.93 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 4.14 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 turnover16.7%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover20.0%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 3 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 4, 2024: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 5 | 2 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (13)
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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 3, 2026)
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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 (Apr 3, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2026)
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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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2026)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
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 (Nov 25, 2024)
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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 (Nov 25, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)
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GActual 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 (Aug 29, 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.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 29, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Aug 29, 2024)
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GActual 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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 30, 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 (Dec 30, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | Fine | $35,165 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Fine | $42,588 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
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
- Size37 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 Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 120 certified beds. It averages 107.7 residents per day, about 89.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 4.64 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.93 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $85,654 in the past three years.
Does Steere House Nursing and 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
- 2 of 5 Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLC 161beds 94.3%in use 3.06nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 70beds 93.4%in use 3.33nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Tockwotton on the Waterfront 52beds 93.3%in use 4.86nurse 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 415091. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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