The Friendly Home has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 32/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Rhode Island. Families considering this Woonsocket facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
Staffing at The Friendly Home is near the national average, with 3.72 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 39 deficiencies at The Friendly Home, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.72 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.46 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.19 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.47 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0692 Severity GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Dec 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0684 Severity EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Dec 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0699 Severity EProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Dec 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0756 Severity EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develoDec 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0757 Severity EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Dec 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 7.2% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 4.3% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 29.4% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 4.8% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 19.6% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 4.2% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 11.0% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
3 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $42,369
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 32 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -15 pts
- Fine deductions: -4 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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