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Alpine Nursing Home Inc

Overview of Alpine Nursing Home INC
Alpine Nursing Home is an independent family-owned nursing facility founded in 1972. It provides services for those seeking short-term rehabilitative and orthopedic recovery, as well as long-term care for chronic illnesses. The facility is committed to quality service and compassionate care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in the state
Occupancy rate 96.7%
Residents per day (avg) 58
Occupancy rate
96.7%
Residents per day (avg)
58

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

72% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.1M
Operating loss
-$214.9K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7,079,464.00
Operating loss
$-214,860.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
50.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
Total costs $7.3M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
97%
In line with the state average
Occupied beds
58 / 60

License details

Facility type
Nursing Facility
Status Active
Issuance October 18, 1909

Additional licensing details

License number: LTC00689
CMS Certification Number: 415089

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: RODNEY GAUVIN, ADMINISTRATOR

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Rodney Gauvin

Staff Composition

Total Employees
65
Full-Time Employees
65

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 397-2455

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Respite Care, Hospice, Long Term Care, Specialty Services, Wound Care, IV Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Tube Feedings

Inspection History

In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.

9 visits/inspections

1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 routine inspections

2 other visits

Results

4 with issues

5 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:March 27, 2025
Type:Plan Of Correction

25 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

1 serious citation More info State average: N/A

10 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

1 minor citation More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 15, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Apr 15, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
Alpine Nursing Home Inc
SNF

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AL

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Address 1.7 miles from city center

Address COVENTRY, RI 02816

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

123
Total Staff
85
Employees
38
Contractors
27,458
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse227.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse78.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant617.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
96 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.3%
of total hours from contractors
629 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 24 Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Registered Nurse: 6 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant37246114,08791100%7.5
Registered Nurse166224,72191100%7.2
Administrator3031,5606571%8
Medication Aide/Technician4041,4909099%8.2
Physical Therapist5051,37791100%6.5
Nurse Practitioner1015406470%8.4
Dietitian1015295763%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse1675256369%8.1
Respiratory Therapist1014207178%5.9
Physical Therapy Aide1013416167%5.6
Other Dietary Services Staff1013215055%6.4
Qualified Social Worker3033064954%5.7
Nurse Aide in Training2022523640%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician3032525257%4.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1012235763%3.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2021964246%4.6
Mental Health Service Worker1011665662%3
Occupational Therapy Aide1011031516%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112022%10
Speech Language Pathologist1012078%2.8
Medical Director0111233%4

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
58 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
37 residents (63.8%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (36.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.0
In line with State average

State average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.5
18% better than State average

State average: 20.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.4%
16% better than State average

State average: 19.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.3%
5% better than State average

State average: 18.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.7%
31% better than State average

State average: 22.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5%
48% worse than State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
In line with State average

State average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.1%
122% worse than State average

State average: 2.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
11% worse than State average

State average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.4%
60% better than State average

State average: 13.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 37.3%
74% worse than State average

State average: 21.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.3%
In line with State average

State average: 93.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
In line with State average

State average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.9%
In line with State average

State average: 76.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 11.1%
448% worse than State average

State average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.5%
12% better than State average

State average: 78.2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $8K
92% lower than State average

State average: $94K

Number of fines 1
65% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
State average $94K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 17, 2023
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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