nursing home in Providence, RI
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Borden Street, Providence, RI 02903 · (401) 454-7970
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
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed non-profit nursing home in 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 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 5, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $85,654.
Nursing staff turnover is 16.7% per year (state average 40.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Providence County
- CMS Certification Number
- 415091
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) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.64 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.93 hrs | 0.77 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.30 hrs | 2.46 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.14 hrs | 3.34 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 40.6% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 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) | 5 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 64 | 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) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $85,654 | $60,948 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 108 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.8% | 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) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28.6% | 22.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.8% | 19.6% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.3% | 16.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.8% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 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) | 1.2% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78.7% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 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 3, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 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 April 3, 2026 |
| November 4, 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 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected November 25, 2024 |
| November 4, 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 November 25, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 25, 2024 |
| July 30, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| July 30, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| July 30, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| November 30, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2023 |
| November 30, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2023 |
| November 30, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2023 |
| November 30, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 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 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $85,654 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | Fine | $35,165 |
| July 30, 2024 | Fine | $42,588 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $7,901 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWENS, NORMA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1998 |
| RICHARD, JULIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2007 |
| STEERE-NOBLES, DIANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2005 |
| ASTPHAN, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2022 |
| CANNISTRA, LINDA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2022 |
| OWENS, NORMA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2013 |
| STEERE-NOBLES, DIANE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2010 |
| HIGGINS, CHELSIE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2022 |
| PLANTE, NICOLE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2015 |
| RICHARD, JULIE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 100 Borden Street, Providence, RI 02903. Phone: (401) 454-7970.
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.