Friendly Home
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Woonsocket, RI
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 9 points below the Rhode Island average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Friendly Home

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Woonsocket, RI
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 9 points below the Rhode Island average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Friendly Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Friendly Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Friendly Home

Friendly Home offers nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Woonsocket, RI. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care supports end of life needs. This range of care suits a resident whose medical or cognitive needs change over time.

Friendly Home has 126 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a room designated for individual use. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay provides another payment route. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Friendly Home is operated by Cheryl Picard.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 31.1% Below RI avg. ▼ 31.1% Below RI avg.RI average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 29.8% Below RI avg. ▼ 29.8% Below RI avg.RI average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 8.5% Below RI avg. ▼ 8.5% Below RI avg.RI average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 34.9% Below RI avg. ▼ 34.9% Below RI avg.RI average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 54 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 5% · RI 3h 52mThis facility: 3h 42m per resident per day, 5% below the Rhode Island average of 3h 52m (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #26 / 54Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 54 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Rhode Island average, with a ranking across 54 Rhode Island facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 42m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +50% above Rhode Island average

4 of 6 metrics below Rhode Island average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant59147318,72192100%7.7
Occupational Therapy Aide291307,80892100%6.1
Licensed Practical Nurse2217396,36092100%7.8
Registered Nurse1412264,57492100%7.2
Medication Aide/Technician120124,32792100%8.6
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,6089098%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0337548592%6.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3037207582%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0335987379%5.5
Qualified Social Worker0225317885%5.1
RN Director of Nursing2024944751%8.2
Administrator1014835863%8.3
Nurse Practitioner1014656065%7.7
Dietitian1014575560%8.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0224007278%5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0333556975%5.1
Medical Director011181314%1.4
73 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
30 Occupational Therapy Aide
Coverage 100%
39 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
26 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 126 Rank #25 / 65Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 25th out of 65 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #5 / 46Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 46 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
42 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #48 / 64Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 48th out of 64 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Rhode Island facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
24 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #25 / 53Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 25th out of 53 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Rhode Island average, with its Statewide rank out of 53. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
88.1% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 111 residents and 126 beds. Source: state inspection report (Dec 2025)

Higher than the Rhode Island average: 83.8%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
117 days
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 2, 2024
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberLTC00833
CMS Certification Number415044

Ownership & Operating Entity

Friendly Home is legally operated by Cheryl Picard.

Type Of Units

Nursing Home
126 units
Total beds
126 units

Staff Details

Total Employees
170
Full-Time Employees
170

Therapy & Rehabilitation

4 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Wound CareCare for wounds such as pressure sores, surgical wounds, or ulcers, including assessment, dressing changes, and monitoring for infection.
Dental, Podiatry, and Audiology Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Beauty Salon

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms
In-Room Features
Telephone Access In Each Room

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Dec 2025

ALM Inspection Grade

73 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

9 points below the Rhode Island average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

192 severity-weighted points (38 deficiencies) · 2× higher than the typical CMS-certified RI facility (median: 101)

Enforcement Concern

$107,709 in fines · 4 enforcement actions

Persistence Typical

28 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified RI facility (median: 27)

Inspection grade: 73 out of 100, letter grade C.
Total health inspections
9 ↑ 6% · RI 8.5This facility: 9, 6% above the Rhode Island average of 8.5 (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
38 Rank #42 / 55Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 42nd out of 55 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Rhode Island State average, with a ranking across all 55 RI facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 34% · RI 28.3This facility: 38, 34% above the Rhode Island average of 28.3 (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.22 Rank #40 / 55Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 40th out of 55 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Rhode Island mean across 55 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 23% · RI 3.42This facility: 4.22, 23% above the Rhode Island average of 3.42 (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 38 of 38 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 38 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
4 ↑ 167% · RI 1.5This facility: 4, 167% above the Rhode Island average of 1.5 (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
2 ↑ 25% · RI 1.6This facility: 2, 25% above the Rhode Island average of 1.6 (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
31 ↑ 27% · RI 24.5This facility: 31, 27% above the Rhode Island average of 24.5 (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
1 ↑ 67% · RI 0.6This facility: 1, 67% above the Rhode Island average of 0.6 (among Rhode Island facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Dec 19, 2025 · 12 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 15 of 38 citations · 9 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Dec 19, 2025 12 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Aug 06, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
May 22, 2025 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Mar 31, 2025 1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Dec 30, 2024 2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Oct 04, 2024 8 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Aug 22, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Dec 11, 2023 4 citations
Administration critical citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Corrected
Oct 30, 2023 8 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 38 citations
Quality of Life & Care 15 deficiencies (39%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 5 deficiencies (13%)
Pharmacy Services 5 deficiencies (13%)
Administration 4 deficiencies (11%)
Infection Control 3 deficiencies (8%)
Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (5%)
Nursing & Physician Services 2 deficiencies (5%)
Nutrition & Dietary 1 deficiency (3%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted

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

27 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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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 Aug 2026)

Total fines on record $108K Rank #44 / 56Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 44th out of 56 nursing homes we track in Rhode Island for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Rhode Island average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 56 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
22% higher than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: $88K

Number of fines on record 4
38% more fines than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.9

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

Rhode Island average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $108K
Rhode Island average $88K
Penalty History

Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.

4 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 19, 2025
$65K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 30, 2023
$11K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 30, 2023
$16K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 30, 2023
$16K

Last updated: Aug 2026

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Rhode Island average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 2 / 5 Below average ↓ 38% · RI 3.2This facility: 2.0, 38% below the RI average of 3.2 (among RI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 1 / 5 Significantly below average ↓ 59% · RI 2.4This facility: 1.0, 59% below the RI average of 2.4 (among RI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 11.0 Score · lower is better ↑ 12% · RI 9.9This facility: 11.0, 12% above the RI average of 9.9 (among RI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 20.9 Score · lower is better ↑ 7% · RI 19.6This facility: 20.9, 7% above the RI average of 19.6 (among RI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 3 better, 8 worse, 2 near RI average

8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 1 worse, 1 near RI average, 3 compared with US only

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 111
Medicare
6
5.4% of residents
Medicaid
50
45% of residents
Private pay or other
55
49.5% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 12/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.

For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$322.7K*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$322.7K*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
$7.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. 61.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (68% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
299 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 22%
Private pay 68%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
319 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 70%
Medicaid 15%

Managed by Amanda Brown

Vice President & Administrator

Amanda Brown serves as Vice President & Administrator at Friendly Home. She plays a key leadership role in overseeing the community’s operations, ensuring a warm and professional environment for residents and staff alike.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Woonsocket's city center to Friendly Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Rhode Island average is: 64.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Woonsocket Health Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Woonsocket
150
Facility 150
RI AVG 109
Rank #16 / 65
B-
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
RI AVG 83.8%
Rank #40 / 53
-6%
4.27
Facility 4.27
RI AVG 3.87
Rank #13 / 54
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -26%+10%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $88.3k
Rank #1 / 56
21
Facility 21
RI AVG 28.3
Rank #16 / 55
4.2
Facility 4.2
RI AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 55
2118-
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 49
Rank #3 / 64
Peter Pezzelli
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG $11.3M
Rank #23 / 54
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG $7.0M
Rank #13 / 54
74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG 64.7%
Rank #18 / 54
415041
Friendly Home ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Woonsocket
126
Facility 126
RI AVG 109
Rank #25 / 65
C
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
RI AVG 83.8%
Rank #25 / 53
+5%
3.70
Facility 3.70
RI AVG 3.87
Rank #26 / 54
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -8%-5%
$107.7k
Facility $107.7k
RI AVG $88.3k
Rank #44 / 56
38
Facility 38
RI AVG 28.3
Rank #42 / 55
4.2
Facility 4.2
RI AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 55
6111A+
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 49
Rank #48 / 64
Cheryl Picard$12.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$7.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.61.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.415044
Cedar Haven Operations Holdings LLC DBA Valley View Health & Rehabilitation LLC ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Woonsocket
185
Facility 185
RI AVG 109
Rank #5 / 65
D
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
RI AVG 83.8%
Rank #1 / 53
+19%
3.53
Facility 3.53
RI AVG 3.87
Rank #34 / 54
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +67%-9%
$83.9k
Facility $83.9k
RI AVG $88.3k
Rank #38 / 56
58
Facility 58
RI AVG 28.3
Rank #51 / 55
5.3
Facility 5.3
RI AVG 3.4
Rank #54 / 55
7185-
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 49
Rank #3 / 64
Linda Wheeler Omiunu
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG $11.3M
Rank #31 / 54
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG $7.0M
Rank #20 / 54
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG 64.7%
Rank #11 / 54
415079

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other RI nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Rhode Island

Friendly Home is located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
RI

Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Rhode Island resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
RI

Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Rhode Island PACE

Age 55+
General RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
RI

Operated by PACE Organization of Rhode Island; covers 4 counties (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

Age 65+
General RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.
RI

Administered by Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA); complements Medicaid.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Homemaker services Respite (~5 days/year) Transportation

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
RI

Supplement increases to ~$1,275/month total for AL residents; ~50 facilities participate.

Benefits
Financial aid (~$332/month extra) for AL costs (personal care, meals, activities)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General RI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
RI

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General RI resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
RI

High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

Age 60+
General RI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
RI

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$35,000/year household
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
RI

Credit up to $400; local exemptions vary by municipality.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$100-$400/year avg., depending on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendly Home

Who is the owner of Friendly Home?

Friendly Home is legally operated by Cheryl Picard.

Is Friendly Home in a walkable area?

Friendly Home has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Friendly Home?

According to RI state health department records, Friendly Home's license number is LTC00833.

When does Friendly Home's license expire?

According to RI state health department records, Friendly Home's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Friendly Home?

Friendly Home's occupancy is 88.1%.

How long has Friendly Home been in business?

Friendly Home has been operating for approximately 42 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Friendly Home?

No, Friendly Home has a no-pet policy.

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