nursing home in Warwick, RI
Kent Regency Center
660 Commonwealth Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886 · (401) 739-4241
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kent Regency Center at a glance
Kent Regency Center is a 153-bed for-profit nursing home in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent 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 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 5, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.8% per year (state average 40.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 153
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Genesis Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- January 3, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kent County
- CMS Certification Number
- 415009
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.55 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.06 hrs | 0.77 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.24 hrs | 2.46 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.18 hrs | 3.34 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.8% | 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) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 32 | 117 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $60,948 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 153 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 147 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.8% | 87.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.2% | 22.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.6% | 19.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 31.3% | 16.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 81.7% | 17.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 23.2% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.3% | 22.3% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 94.1% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84.6% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.6% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 13, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 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 October 13, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 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 October 13, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 13, 2025 |
| September 5, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 13, 2025 |
| August 21, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 21, 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 September 20, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 21, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| August 21, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 20, 2024 |
| July 24, 2024 Complaint | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Complaint | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2024 |
| September 20, 2023 Complaint | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 14, 2023 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 October 14, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 22, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 22, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 22, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 2023 |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS RI HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2011 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/01/2011 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/01/2011 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/01/2011 |
| GHC HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/01/2011 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/02/2015 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/31/2011 |
| GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2025 |
| KICA, GERALDINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| MORAN, STELLA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| FISHMAN, STEVEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2011 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2011 |
| BERG, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2012 |
| FISHMAN, STEVEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2011 |
| MENDELSON, AVI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2020 |
| MORAN, STELLA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2004 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kent Regency Center's rating?
Kent Regency Center 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 Kent Regency Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Rhode Island average of 9.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Kent Regency Center 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 Kent Regency Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Genesis Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Kent Regency Center and how do I contact it?
Kent Regency Center is at 660 Commonwealth Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886. Phone: (401) 739-4241.
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.