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Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

Bethany Home of Rhode Island

3 of 5 overall from CMS

111 South Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906

Call (401) 831-2870Directions

At a glance

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Bethany Home of Rhode Island is a 33-bed nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.84 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.

Certified beds
33
Residents per day (average)
29.3
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 Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 100.0%, 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 4.06 hours per resident on weekends against 4.84 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 19 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 1 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 5, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Nov 26, 202570
Sep 26, 202480
Nov 8, 202343

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

Health citations, past three years (19)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 26, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 26, 2025)

  3. 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 (Dec 26, 2025)

  4. 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 (Dec 26, 2025)

  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.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 26, 2025)

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  1. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 26, 2025)

  2. 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 (Dec 5, 2025)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

  5. 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 26, 2024)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

  7. 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 26, 2024)

  8. 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 26, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

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

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

  11. 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 (Dec 8, 2023)

  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 (Dec 8, 2023)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2023)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Nov 5, 2025Fine$8,278

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 Bethany Home of Rhode Island?

Bethany Home of Rhode Island has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Bethany Home of Rhode Island have?

Bethany Home of Rhode Island has 33 certified beds. It averages 29.3 residents per day, about 88.8% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Bethany Home of Rhode Island?

The home reports 4.84 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.45 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has Bethany Home of Rhode Island been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.

Does Bethany Home of Rhode Island 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 415096. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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