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Golden Crest Nursing Centre

Overview of Golden Crest Nursing Centre
Golden Crest Nursing Centre is a skilled nursing facility located in North Providence, Rhode Island. It provides comprehensive skilled nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and complex medical services. The facility offers short-term care, long-term care, hospice care, and memory 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.
4/5
Rhode Island average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Rhode Island average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Rhode Island average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Rhode Island average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 3m per day

This home provides 1% less nursing time per resident than the Rhode Island average.

Rhode Island average: 4h 6m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 22m per day 34m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 152

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Rhode Island
Occupancy rate 96.7%
Residents per day (avg) 141
Occupancy rate
96.7%
Residents per day (avg)
141

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.8M
Profit
$510.9K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18,756,242.00
Profit
$510,871.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.7M
46.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.6M
Total costs $18.2M
Bed community size
152-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
97%
In line with Rhode Island average
Occupied beds
147 / 152
Average residents 95 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Facility
Status Active
Issuance August 3, 2021

Additional licensing details

License number: LTC00820
CMS Certification Number: 415029

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: PAUL PEZZELLI

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Care
Long Term Care
Memory Care
Hospice Care

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 353-1618

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Care, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care

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

4 other visits

Results

3 with issues

6 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:February 5, 2026
Type:Plan Of Correction

23 deficiencies

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Rhode Island average 8.3


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 24
Citations per inspection
3

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

16 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 1.6


Serious Health citations More info 2
18% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 1.7

0 critical citations More info Rhode Island average: 1.6

2 serious citations More info Rhode Island average: 1.7

21 moderate citations More info Rhode Island average: 24.3

1 minor citation More info Rhode Island average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Dec 19, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 04, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Providence

The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
Golden Crest Nursing Centre
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

RI 02904
152
-
-
PEZZELLI, PETER
94.7%
$18,341,981.00
$8,660,547.00
47.2%
141
4/5
4.0577
4/5
4/5
4/5
2
24
2
-29%
+1%
+13%
-
Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Providence (Hope)
130
-
83
NATHANIEL LANDIM, ADMINISTRATOR
67.5%
$20,174,306.00
$7,330,334.00
36.3%
114.10
1/5
3.9581
1/5
4/5
3/5
7
52
8
-52%
-1%
-19%
-
Charlesgate Nursing Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Providence (Mount Hope)
120
A+
83
#N/A
-
$7,833,952.00
$4,235,056.00
54.1%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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studio / 1 bed

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Address 3.2 miles from city center

Address PROVIDENCE, RI 02904

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

150
Total Staff
146
Employees
4
Contractors
52,231
Total Hours (Quarter)
71
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse156.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse188.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant778.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
114 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
390 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7707730,39691100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse180187,11591100%8.4
Registered Nurse141154,75091100%6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,86391100%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician4041,3058998%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist7071,2069099%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide7071,0938391%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027536268%8
Dietitian1015086571%7.8
Administrator1015046369%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024937077%7
Mental Health Service Worker1014926369%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant2024826268%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Qualified Social Worker3034035965%6.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112603437%7.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant011961213%8
Medical Director0113033%10
Qualified Activities Professional1011044%2.5

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
142 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
13 residents (9.2%)
Medicaid
97 residents (68.3%)
Private pay or other
32 residents (22.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

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. 10.8
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.2
5% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 20.2

Long-stay resident measures
Average Rhode Island avg: 3.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.6%
11% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 19.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.1%
6% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island 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 24.9%
9% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 22.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.4%
63% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.4%
56% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
74% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
22% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 13.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.1%
16% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 21.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.6%
23% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 93.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.4%
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Rhode Island avg: 2.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 31.3%
59% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 76.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
66% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 44.0%
44% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.1%
8% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 25.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.5%
46% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 15.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 39.3%
27% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 60.0%
19% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 50.6%

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 $41K
57% lower than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: $94K

Number of fines 1
65% fewer fines than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $41K
Rhode Island 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. Oct 13, 2023
$41K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

Age 65+ or disabled, Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Rhode Island resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

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

Rhode Island PACE

Age 55+, RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

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

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

Age 65+, RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.

~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.

Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.

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

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.

$943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, RI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Rhode Island LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, RI resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid available.

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

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, RI resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

Age 60+, RI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.

~$35,000/year (household).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

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