West Shore Health Center INC

109 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889 (opens Google Maps) · Kent County · (401) 739-9440· 145 certified beds · avg 130 residents/day · certified since May 1, 1970 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Jun 9, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.08

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 13 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Jun 9, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident. F-0726
Jun 9, 2025E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
Jun 9, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. F-0605

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 9, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not make sure its nurses and nurse aides had the skills and training needed to properly care for every resident. · F-0726
Jun 9, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Jun 9, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. · F-0605
Jun 9, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658
Jun 9, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide or obtain laboratory tests when a doctor ordered them, or did not promptly report the results back to the doctor who ordered them. · F-0773
Jun 9, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Jun 7, 2024	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Jun 7, 2024	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760
Jun 7, 2024	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. · F-0805
Jun 7, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881
May 11, 2023	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
May 11, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686
May 11, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 6).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2023

2024

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	3	F
2024	4	F
2025	6	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityRhode Island averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

3.08

3.88

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.59

0.80

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

2.74

3.48

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Rhode Island avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.08	3.88	3.95	bottom 9% in Rhode Island; bottom 16% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.59	0.80	0.69	bottom 28% in Rhode Island; top 49% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.74	3.48	3.50	bottom 10% in Rhode Island; bottom 18% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.40	0.55	0.48	bottom 29% in Rhode Island; top 49% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	29.4	40.6	45.8	top 20% in Rhode Island; top 13% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	17.6	37.9	42.9	top 11% in Rhode Island; top 11% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.07, RN 0.59, weekend 2.73.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.07 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Ryan, David	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	50%	11/15/2007
Ryan, Sally	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	50%	11/15/2007
Arnold, Kelly	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/20/2017
Carragher, Terry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/15/2007
Darosa, Elizabeth	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	12/14/2015
Gelfuso, Pamela	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	09/06/2005
Health Concepts LTD	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/27/1999
Ryan, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/15/2007
Ryan, Sally	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/15/2007
Ryan, Sally	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/15/2007

All 10 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you verify that your nurses and aides have the skills to care for residents with needs like my family member's?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"When a doctor orders lab work, how quickly is it done and how are results communicated back?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Rhode Island midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 29% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 78 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Avalon Nursing Home INC	1.7 mi	Warwick, RI	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Scandinavian Home INC	3.0 mi	Cranston, RI	★★★★☆	5/5
Sunny View Nursing Home	3.0 mi	Warwick, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Greenwood Operations DBA Greenwood Center	3.3 mi	Warwick, RI	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Brentwood Health Center	4.3 mi	Warwick, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Kent Regency Center	4.6 mi	Warwick, RI	★★★★☆	4/5
Adviniacare Orchard, LLC	4.7 mi	East Providence, RI	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home	5.0 mi	East Providence, RI	★★★★☆	3/5
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre INC	5.0 mi	Cranston, RI	★★★★★	4/5
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	5.2 mi	Providence, RI	★★★☆☆	3/5
Adviniacare Waterview Villas, LLC	5.3 mi	East Providence, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	5.5 mi	Providence, RI	★★★★☆	3/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Kent, RI — 11 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

West View Nursing Home, INC — West Warwick, RI · overall 1/5
Alpine Nursing Home INC — Coventry, RI · overall 4/5
Coventry Operations Ri LLC DBA Respiratory and Reh — Coventry, RI · overall —/5abuseSFF
Riverview Healthcare Community — Coventry, RI · overall 2/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 415028.

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The Care File

Visit checklist — West Shore Health Center INC

109 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889 · (401) 739-9440

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you verify that your nurses and aides have the skills to care for residents with needs like my family member's?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "When a doctor orders lab work, how quickly is it done and how are results communicated back?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "How do you handle residents who need modified food textures, and how do you make those meals appetizing?"
☐ "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Rhode Island midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 29% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 415028 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)