nursing home in East Providence, RI

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915 · (401) 434-1520

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home at a glance

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home is a 69-bed non-profit nursing home in East Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Rhode Island average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 20, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $40,295.

Nursing staff turnover is 34.7% per year (state average 40.6%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
69
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 1981
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Providence County
CMS Certification Number
415002

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.1 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility5.39 hrsRhode Island average3.71 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Rhode Island and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)5.39 hrs3.71 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.15 hrs0.77 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.69 hrs2.46 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.86 hrs3.34 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)34.7%40.6%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33.3%37.9%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility5Rhode Island average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Rhode Island and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)599Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)63.811780.6Better

Penalties

This facility1Rhode Island average2U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Rhode Island and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)121Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$40,295$60,948$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)221Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds69114107
Average residents per day679986
Occupancy97.2%87.8%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility5.6%Rhode Island average3.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Rhode Island and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)5.6%3.6%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.7%4.2%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)8.6%22.5%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)5.2%2.5%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)5.2%0.9%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)15.9%19.6%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)12.4%16.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.9%5.1%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)4.1%17.2%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)10.1%16.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)16.7%22.3%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.1%95.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)74.8%94.1%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Rhode Island average2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Rhode Island and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityRhode Island avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)77.7%78.2%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)84.7%79%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 20, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 20, 2025
Standard
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 20, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 20, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2025
June 20, 2025
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 18, 2025
September 9, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2024
June 26, 2024
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2024
January 10, 2024
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 9, 2024
May 19, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 18, 2023
May 19, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 18, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $40,295 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
June 17, 2024Payment Denial6 days from July 9, 2024
June 17, 2024Fine$40,295

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
SANTORO, RALPH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/27/2025
ZELTZER, BARRY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/19/2025
ZELTZER, BARRY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/28/2021
GREGORY, JOHN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2023
GULDHAUGE, AMY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/23/2012
MATERNE, DAVID
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2024
RADWAY, TEDFORD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/23/2012
RICE, KAREN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2024
SANTORO, RALPH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021
ZELTZER, BARRY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/28/2021
GREGORY, JOHN
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2023
GULDHAUGE, AMY
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2024
MATERNE, DAVID
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2024
RADWAY, TEDFORD
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2024
RICE, KAREN
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/31/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hattie Ide Chaffee Home's rating?

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Rhode Island nursing homes is 2.9 stars.

How many inspection citations did Hattie Ide Chaffee Home receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Rhode Island average of 9.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Hattie Ide Chaffee Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Hattie Ide Chaffee Home?

It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Hattie Ide Chaffee Home and how do I contact it?

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home is at 200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915. Phone: (401) 434-1520.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.