Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Providence, RI

The Essentials

Summary

Across 8 inspections from September 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 19 findings at Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; 19 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 8; 2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 19; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 19; Of 19 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 0; No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings
2023	2	6
2024	2	2
2025	1	7
2026	3	4

What the Record Shows

19 of 19 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
5 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, September 5, 2025, recorded 7 findings (most serious: Level F).

What to Ask About

Professional Standards, Cited in Four Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 225 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
CMS Certification Number: 415072
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 70
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Record Window: September 22, 2023 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Jul 162026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 3, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 172026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 142026
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2026
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Sep 52025
Standard health inspection
7 findings
- F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2025
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 28, 2025
- F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2025
- F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2025
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 162024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 15, 2025
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 15, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 292024
Standard health inspection
No findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 72023
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 6, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Sep 222023
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 22, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Professional Standards, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in September 2023, December 2024, September 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323242425262626F658 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
03
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts September 22, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Rhode Island state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Sep 22, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Dec 7, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Aug 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Dec 16, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Sep 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Jan 14, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Apr 17, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Jul 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 415072
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowSeptember 22, 2023 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2023 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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