Harris Health Care Center North
Harris Health Care Center North is a nursing home in Central Falls, RI, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock. Respite stays give a family caregiver time to travel or recover without arranging a permanent move.
The community opened in 1958 and has 32 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Private rooms provide individual living space, while semi private rooms are shared. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted: Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 20m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident. Occupational, physical and speech therapy are available, along with post surgical rehabilitation and restorative services, so rehabilitation support can be part of a resident’s care. Formal dining includes a full menu choice, and a handicapped accessible van is available for transportation; religious services and recreational activities are also offered through scheduled community programs.
Staffing
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
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 Sep 2026).
Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +70% above Rhode Island average
3 of 6 metrics below Rhode Island average
Daily care time per resident, by role
US average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
US average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
US average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 20m
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
US average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
US average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 28m
Headcount
95.7% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Rhode Island average: 92.9% · Contractors this quarter: Registered Nurse (1), Respiratory Therapy Technician (1), Qualified Social Worker (1), Physical Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Community insights.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Based on 30 residents and 32 beds. Source: state inspection report (Dec 2025)
About This Community
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
4 points below the Rhode Island average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Typical
149 severity-weighted points (37 deficiencies) · 66% higher than the typical CMS-certified RI facility (median: 90)
Enforcement
Strong
$10,033 in fines · 1 enforcement action
Persistence
Concern
40 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified RI facility (median: 27)
Citation severity
Latest inspection: Mar 06, 2026 · 1 citation (Abuse/Neglect, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 9 of 37 citations · 10 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent firstTop deficiency categories
Share of 37 citationsHow citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 37 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 Oct 2026
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Latest: Oct 11, 2024 · $10,033 civil money penalty
Penalty history · past 3 years
Fine amount comparison
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Rhode Island and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Rhode Island average.
11 long-stay measures: 6 better, 4 worse, 1 near RI average
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 11 measures
Daily care & independence
Safety & clinical stability
Physical & mental health
Preventive care
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Harris Health Care Center North’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending 2020. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Latest cost report is for the fiscal year ending 2020, older than most Rhode Island homes. Rankings are not shown because peers report different years.
Is it financially stable?
Profitable on care
7.7% operating margin
— vs prior year
Positive margin in 1 of the last 1 reported years. Net income $0.3M after other income.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends less on payroll than most Rhode Island homes
44.2% payroll share of revenue
RI average 64.4%
A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.
FY 2020 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2020 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Rhode Island homes.
Revenue & profit
Profitable on care
| Metric | FY 2020 | vs prior year | Trend 2020 → 2020Trend | RI median | Compared with RI homesRank in RI | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $3.5M | — | Trend — | RI median $12.4M | Rank in RI Not ranked | Not ranked No state rank for this year: homes are ranked only when their latest cost report is recent enough to compare. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $3.2M | — | Trend — | RI median $13.6M | Rank in RI Not ranked | Within revenue Operating expenses are lower than net patient revenue, so resident care covers its costs. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | $0.3M | — | Trend — | RI median −$0.4M | Rank in RI Not ranked | Profit, growing Resident care made money this year. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | 7.7% | — | Trend — | RI median −3.5% | Rank in RI Not ranked | Healthy margin More than 5% of revenue is left after operating expenses. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $0.3M | — | Trend — | RI median −$0.1M | Rank in RI Not ranked | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends less of revenue on staff than most Rhode Island homes
| Metric | FY 2020 | vs prior year | Trend 2020 → 2020Trend | RI median | Compared with RI homesRank in RI | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $1.5M | — | Trend — | RI median $7.6M | Rank in RI Not ranked | Not ranked No state rank for this year: homes are ranked only when their latest cost report is recent enough to compare. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 44.2% | — | Trend — | RI median 62.2% | Rank in RI Not ranked | 20.2 pts under RI average The RI average is 64.4% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2020 2 charts · RI benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Rhode Island payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin RI payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2020 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $3.5M |
| Operating expenses | $3.2M |
| Net patient income | $0.3M |
| Operating margin | 7.7% |
| Net income | $0.3M |
| Payroll costs | $1.5M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 44.2% |
| Beds | 32 |
| Gross revenue | $3.5M |
| Salaries | $1.4M |
| Wage-related costs | $0.2M |
| Contract labor | — |
| Other operating costs | $1.7M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $340 |
| Cost per day | $314 |
| Average length of stay | 257.4 days |
Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.Places of interest near Harris Health Care Center North
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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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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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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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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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 64.4% 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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Cedars | NH HC MC RC SNF | Cranston | 156
Facility
156
RI AVG
109
Rank
#12 / 65 | A- |
96.5%
Facility
96.5%
RI AVG
85.6%
Rank
#4 / 53 | +13% | 4.74
Facility
4.74
RI AVG
3.92
Rank
#9 / 53 | -8% | +21% | $14.4k
Facility
$14.4k
RI AVG
$82.2k
Rank
#24 / 56 | 22
Facility
22
RI AVG
27.9
Rank
#18 / 55 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#29 / 55 | 1 | 151 | A+ |
26
Facility
26
RI AVG
49
Rank
#45 / 64 | Susan Pezzelli Whipple | $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#6 / 52 | $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#2 / 52 | 73%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
73%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
64.4%
Rank
#13 / 52 | 415032 | ||||
| Briarcliffe Manor | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Johnston | 122
Facility
122
RI AVG
109
Rank
#26 / 65 | A+ |
87.8%
Facility
87.8%
RI AVG
85.6%
Rank
#28 / 53 | +3% | 5.30
Facility
5.30
RI AVG
3.92
Rank
#5 / 53 | -28% | +35% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$82.2k
Rank
#1 / 56 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
27.9
Rank
#2 / 55 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#2 / 55 | - | 107 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
RI AVG
49
Rank
#37 / 64 | Adm Akshay K. Talwar | $13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#21 / 52 | $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#8 / 52 | 74.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
74.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
64.4%
Rank
#10 / 52 | 415012 | ||||
| Grandview Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Cumberland (Valley Falls) | 72
Facility
72
RI AVG
109
Rank
#45 / 65 | A |
91.4%
Facility
91.4%
RI AVG
85.6%
Rank
#17 / 53 | +7% | 2.97
Facility
2.97
RI AVG
3.92
Rank
#49 / 53 | +27% | -24% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$82.2k
Rank
#1 / 56 | 22
Facility
22
RI AVG
27.9
Rank
#18 / 55 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#41 / 55 | - | 66 | - |
71
Facility
71
RI AVG
49
Rank
#19 / 64 | Administrator Shaun Cournoyer | $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#38 / 52 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#40 / 52 | 54.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
54.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
64.4%
Rank
#35 / 52 | 415020 | ||||
| Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS PC SNF | East Providence (Six Corners) | 68
Facility
68
RI AVG
109
Rank
#50 / 65 | A- | - | - | 3.61
Facility
3.61
RI AVG
3.92
Rank
#28 / 53 | -28% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
RI AVG
$82.2k
Rank
#1 / 56 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
27.9
Rank
#5 / 55 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#11 / 55 | - | 62 | - |
81
Facility
81
RI AVG
49
Rank
#9 / 64 | Administrator Alan Richards | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$12.6M
Rank
#42 / 52 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#42 / 52 | 62%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
62%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
RI AVG
64.4%
Rank
#28 / 52 | 415083 | ||||
| Harris Health Care Center North | NH RC SNF | Central Falls | 32
Facility
32
RI AVG
109
Rank
#63 / 65 | C+ |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
RI AVG
85.6%
Rank
#11 / 53 | +10% | 3.34
Facility
3.34
RI AVG
3.92
Rank
#45 / 53 | +155% | -15% | $10.0k
Facility
$10.0k
RI AVG
$82.2k
Rank
#21 / 56 | 37
Facility
37
RI AVG
27.9
Rank
#41 / 55 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
RI AVG
3.5
Rank
#55 / 55 | 1 | 30 | - |
84
Facility
84
RI AVG
49
Rank
#6 / 64 | Chad Harris Adm | $3.5M*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $1.5M*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 44.2%*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 415108 |
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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Rhode Island
Harris Health Care Center North is in CENTRAL FALLS, Rhode Island. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Eligibility
- General
- People with long-term-care needs who meet Rhode Island Medicaid financial and functional eligibility requirements.
- RI specifics
- Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports requires both financial and functional eligibility.
What it provides
- Covered long-term health and personal-care support to help eligible people live as safely and independently as possible.
SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program
SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program
- Income limit
- 2026 · The Category D assisted-living maximum combined SSI/state payment is $1,326/month individual, consisting of $994 federal SSI plus up to $332 state supplement. This payment standard is not a universal gross-income limit.
Eligibility
- General
- People in a qualifying assisted-living arrangement who are eligible for SSI and the applicable state supplemental payment category.
- RI specifics
- The January 1, 2026 rule sets the assisted-living payment standard; qualifying living arrangement and SSI/SSP eligibility must be assessed.
What it provides
- For eligible Category D assisted-living residents; state supplement may be up to $332/month alongside federal SSI; the actual award depends on countable income and living arrangement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- 2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
- RI specifics
- Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.
What it provides
- Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Program
Eligibility
- General
- Unpaid caregivers supporting older adults, children with disabilities or kinship family members; individual partner programs have their own criteria.
What it provides
- Respite; peer support; mentorship; advocacy and resource access through OHA community partners.
At HOME Cost Share
At HOME Cost Share
- Income limit
- Current OHA program page caps annual income at 250% of the federal poverty level, with income-based cost sharing.
- Asset limit
- No asset limit.
Eligibility
- General
- Age 65+, or age 19–64 with Alzheimer’s or related dementia, and a qualifying needs assessment for home/community support.
- RI specifics
- Administered by the Office of Healthy Aging; each participant receives an individualized assessment and care plan.
What it provides
- State shares the cost of authorized in-home help or adult-day services; including personal care; housekeeping or meal preparation.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
- RI specifics
- QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.
What it provides
- QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.
What it provides
- Assistance with qualifying household heating costs through LIHEAP.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Eligibility
- General
- Rhode Island residents age 60+, or disabled residents of housing facilities that provide congregate nutrition services, who meet the household-income guidelines. Limited to one benefit issuance per household per year.
- RI specifics
- 2026 benefit cards are distributed through participating centers and locations; cards are valid through November 30, 2026.
What it provides
- A benefit card loaded with $50 to purchase eligible local produce; herbs and honey from participating farmers markets and farm stands; subject to eligibility and distribution availability.
Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE)
Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE)
- Income limit
- For age 65+ tiers in 2026, the highest listed annual limits are $85,848 single and $97,928 married; subsidy percentages vary by tier.
Eligibility
- General
- Rhode Island residents 65+, or disabled adults 55–64 under the separate tier, with qualifying income and Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage prescription coverage. Medicaid and Extra Help enrollment exclude eligibility.
What it provides
- Pays a share of approved generic-drug costs during the Medicare prescription plan deductible stage; depending on the income tier.




