Inspection Reports for Harris Health Care Center North
60 EBEN BROWN LANE, RI, 02863
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
7.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
121% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 3.4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
16
12
8
4
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
94% occupied
Based on a December 2025 inspection.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 3
Jan 15, 2026
Visit Reason
A follow-up to a previous Recertification survey was conducted to verify compliance with previously cited deficiencies related to physician supervision, drug labeling and storage, and resident records.
Findings
The facility remained out of compliance with deficiencies related to physician supervision of residents, proper labeling and storage of drugs and biologicals, and maintenance of complete and accurate resident medical records.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to ensure the medical care of each resident is supervised by a physician, with 30 physician's orders not signed by a provider. |
| Failure to properly label and store drugs and biologicals, including opened inhalers and insulin pens not dated. |
| Failure to maintain complete and accurate medical records for residents, including medication administration documentation. |
Report Facts
Physician's orders not signed: 30
Medication carts observed: 2
Residents reviewed: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing Services | Interviewed regarding unsigned physician orders and medication storage. | |
| Medical Director | Interviewed regarding signing of physician orders. | |
| Certified Medication Technician | Interviewed regarding medication administration and documentation. | |
| Registered Nurse (RN), Staff B | Present during medication cart observations and interviews. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 15, 2026
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction (POC) submitted by Harris Health Care Center North following an inspection.
Findings
The Plan of Correction outlines the facility's responses and corrective actions to deficiencies identified during the inspection.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 30
Capacity: 32
Deficiencies: 13
Dec 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The annual Federal Life Safety Code survey and recertification and complaint surveys were conducted to determine compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, state licensure, and emergency preparedness.
Findings
Deficiencies were identified related to personal privacy and confidentiality of records, grievances, chemical restraints, psychotropic drug use, comprehensive care plans, quality of care, trauma-informed care, physician supervision, medication errors, food safety, infection control, and life safety code compliance. The facility failed to meet several regulatory requirements across multiple areas.
Severity Breakdown
E: 9
F: 4
D: 2
Deficiencies (13)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure residents' privacy and confidentiality of personal and medical records. | E |
| Failure to implement grievance policy ensuring prompt resolution of grievances. | F |
| Failure to ensure residents are free from chemical restraints not required to treat medical symptoms. | E |
| Failure to ensure psychotropic drugs are used appropriately with monitoring and gradual dose reductions. | E |
| Failure to provide professional standards of care in comprehensive care plans for wound care and other conditions. | D |
| Failure to provide quality care including appropriate treatment and services for residents with bleeding and other conditions. | D |
| Failure to provide trauma-informed care and interventions for residents with trauma history. | E |
| Failure to ensure physician supervision and medical care orders are complete and signed. | E |
| Failure to ensure drug regimen is free from unnecessary drugs and medication errors. | E |
| Failure to ensure residents are free of significant medication errors. | E |
| Failure to ensure food safety and proper storage, preparation, and sanitation in food service. | F |
| Failure to maintain infection prevention and control program and prevent spread of infections. | F |
| Failure to maintain life safety code compliance including building construction, exits, and fire safety equipment. | F |
Report Facts
Census: 30
Total Capacity: 32
Medication Error Rate: 16
Medication Errors: 4
Residents Reviewed: 30
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 5, 2025
Visit Reason
This document is a Plan of Correction (POC) submitted by Harris Health Care Center North following an exit date inspection on December 5, 2025.
Findings
The Plan of Correction addresses deficiencies identified during the inspection, outlining corrective actions to be implemented by the facility.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 27, 2024
Visit Reason
A follow-up to a previous recertification survey was conducted to verify correction of prior deficiencies.
Findings
All previous deficiencies were corrected and no new deficiencies were identified during the follow-up survey.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 30
Capacity: 32
Deficiencies: 3
Oct 11, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to smoking policies and resident care issues, including allegations of improper smoking restrictions and medication administration.
Findings
The survey found deficiencies related to smoking policies, resident care, medication administration, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Several residents were found to be smoking in unauthorized areas, and there were issues with documentation and staff adherence to care plans.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings related to smoking violations and medication administration errors.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Residents were smoking in unauthorized areas and the facility failed to enforce smoking restrictions. |
| Medication administration errors and incomplete documentation were identified. |
| Failure to comply with federal and state regulations regarding resident care and safety. |
Report Facts
Census: 30
Total Capacity: 32
Deficiencies cited: 3
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 20, 2023
Visit Reason
An off-site desk audit was conducted to review all previous deficiencies cited on November 17, 2023, to verify correction based on the submitted plan of correction and supporting documentation.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all regulations surveyed, and all previous deficiencies have been corrected.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 6, 2023
Visit Reason
An off-site desk audit was conducted on December 6, 2023, to review all previous deficiencies cited on October 18, 2022.
Findings
Based on an acceptable plan of correction and supporting documentation, all deficiencies have been corrected and the facility is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 31
Capacity: 32
Deficiencies: 11
Nov 17, 2023
Visit Reason
The annual Federal Life Safety Code survey and a Recertification Survey were conducted at Harris Health Care Center North to determine compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including the National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code and 42 CFR Part 483 requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
Deficiencies were identified related to life safety code violations including building construction type and height, means of egress obstructions, aisle and corridor widths, and number of approved exits. Additional deficiencies were found in comprehensive person-centered care planning, quality of care, trauma-informed care, medication errors, infection prevention and control, and medical record maintenance. The facility submitted plans of correction for all findings and some citations were determined to be in compliance following corrective actions.
Deficiencies (11)
| Description |
|---|
| Building construction type and height not permitted over one story in height, affecting 31 residents. |
| Facility failed to maintain means of egress free of obstructions, affecting 31 residents. |
| Facility failed to provide corridors at least 48 inches wide, affecting 31 residents. |
| Facility failed to provide two approved exits from second floor corridors, affecting 6 residents. |
| Facility failed to develop and implement baseline care plans within 48 hours of admission for residents, including Resident ID #179. |
| Facility failed to ensure quality of care related to assessment and treatment of residents with COVID-19 and lower extremity edema. |
| Facility failed to ensure trauma-informed care plans for residents with trauma histories. |
| Facility failed to conduct monthly drug regimen reviews and act on pharmacist recommendations for Resident ID #24. |
| Medication error rate exceeded 5%, with 2 errors in 25 medication administration tasks. |
| Facility failed to maintain accurate and complete medical records for Resident ID #28 and others. |
| Facility failed to follow infection prevention and control standards, including hand hygiene and standard precautions. |
Report Facts
Residents affected: 31
Residents affected: 6
Census: 31
Total capacity: 32
Medication administration tasks observed: 25
Medication errors: 2
Medication error rate: 8
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff C | Certified Medication Technician | Observed administering medication with errors |
| Staff B | Registered Nurse | Observed placing and sanitizing glucometer supply basket |
| Director of Nursing Services | Interviewed regarding trauma-informed care and medication errors | |
| Maintenance Director | Interviewed regarding life safety code deficiencies | |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding life safety code deficiencies | |
| Director of Nursing Services (DNS) | Interviewed regarding care plans and infection control | |
| Registered Nurse (RN), Staff A | Interviewed regarding COVID-19 assessments | |
| Social Worker | Interviewed regarding trauma history of residents |
Loading inspection reports...
