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Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

Harris Health Care Center North

1 of 5 overall from CMS

60 Eben Brown Lane, Central Falls, RI 02863

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At a glance

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Harris Health Care Center North is a 32-bed nursing home in Central Falls, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 2.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the past three years.

Certified beds
32
Residents per day (average)
31.8
Certified since
1992 (34 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 Harris Health Care Center North

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. The latest standard inspection (Dec 5, 2025) cited 20 health deficiencies; the Rhode Island average is 9.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 1.93 hours per resident on weekends against 2.32 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 37 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 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 Oct 11, 2024: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Dec 5, 2025204
Oct 11, 202488
Nov 17, 202394

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

Health citations, past three years (37)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 5, 2026)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2026)

  3. 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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  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 (Jan 11, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  3. 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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  4. 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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2026)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2026)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2026)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2026)

  10. 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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  12. 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 (Jan 11, 2026)

  13. 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 (Feb 10, 2026)

  14. 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 (Feb 10, 2026)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 11, 2026)

  16. GActual 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 (Nov 27, 2024)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Nov 27, 2024)

  18. 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 (Nov 27, 2024)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024)

  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 (Nov 27, 2024)

  21. 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 (Nov 27, 2024)

  22. 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.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Have policies on smoking.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 27, 2024)

  24. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2024)

  25. 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 (Dec 17, 2023)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Oct 11, 2024Fine$10,033

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 Harris Health Care Center North?

Harris Health Care Center North has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Harris Health Care Center North have?

Harris Health Care Center North has 32 certified beds. It averages 31.8 residents per day, about 99.4% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Harris Health Care Center North?

The home reports 2.32 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.82 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has Harris Health Care Center North been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the past three years.

Does Harris Health Care Center North 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 415108. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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