nursing home in Coventry, RI
Alpine Nursing Home INC
557 Weaver Hill Road, Coventry, RI 02816 · (401) 397-5001
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Alpine Nursing Home INC at a glance
Alpine Nursing Home INC is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Coventry, 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 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 13, 2026) found 8 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 42.9% per year (state average 40.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 11, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kent County
- CMS Certification Number
- 415089
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) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.80 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.91 hrs | 0.77 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.72 hrs | 2.46 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.49 hrs | 3.34 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 40.6% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 56.3% | 37.9% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 8 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 41 | 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 | 60 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 59 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 98.3% | 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) | 2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 37.2% | 22.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 23.3% | 19.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.6% | 16.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.8% | 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) | 17.5% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 11.5% | 22.3% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.8% | 94.1% | 93.6% | Average |
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) | 5.4% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.5% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 56.9% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 13, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| March 27, 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 April 21, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| April 15, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 26, 2024 |
| April 15, 2024 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 26, 2024 |
| April 15, 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 May 26, 2024 |
| April 15, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2024 |
| April 15, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2024 |
| April 15, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2024 |
| April 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 26, 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAUVIN, RODNEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/1990 |
| MESSIER, JANET Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/1990 |
| MESSIER, JANET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/1993 |
| MESSIER, JANET Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1994 |
| GAUVIN, RODNEY Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/1990 |
| MESSIER, JANET Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/1990 |
| GAUVIN, RODNEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/1990 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alpine Nursing Home INC's rating?
Alpine Nursing Home INC 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 Alpine Nursing Home INC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Rhode Island average of 9.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Alpine Nursing Home INC 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 Alpine Nursing Home INC?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Alpine Nursing Home INC and how do I contact it?
Alpine Nursing Home INC is at 557 Weaver Hill Road, Coventry, RI 02816. Phone: (401) 397-5001.
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.