For-profit

Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc

125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 944-8500

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5CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
5 of 5Overall
4 of 5Health inspections
5 of 5Staffing
3 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - CorporationCertified beds156
Estimated occupancy95.1%Latest inspection2025-09-25

County and Rhode Island comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Rhode Island
Overall rating
Facility: 5 of 5
better
Health-inspection score
Facility: 43.8 points
better
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 4.10 hours/day
better
RN staffing
Facility: 0.75 hours/day
similar
Staff turnover
Facility: 27.0%
better
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 3 deficiencies
better
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyRhode Island
Overall rating5 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score43.8 points77.3 points75.9 points
Total nurse staffing4.10 hours/day3.64 hours/day3.58 hours/day
RN staffing0.75 hours/day0.66 hours/day0.72 hours/day
Staff turnover27.0%36.5%39.3%
Latest health deficiencies3 deficiencies7 deficiencies7 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2025-09-25
3 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

F658 · Severity D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-21

F757 · Severity D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-21
2024-09-20
7 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

F812 · Severity F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-20

F658 · Severity E

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-20

F755 · Severity D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-20

F761 · Severity D

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 · Complaint citation, Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-20

F805 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-20

F880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-20
2023-10-05
13 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

F812 · Severity F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F658 · Severity E

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F842 · Severity E

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 · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F604 · Severity D

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F657 · Severity D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F679 · Severity D

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F689 · Severity D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F694 · Severity D

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

F880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-04

Staffing composition

2.99 hours/dayNurse aide
0.36 hours/dayLPN
0.75 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
4.10 hours/day
County median
3.64 hours/day
Rhode Island median
3.58 hours/day
Weekend total
3.71 hours/day
Staff turnover
27.0%
RN turnover
13.0%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.0 per 1,000 daysbetterRhode Island: 1.5 per 1,000 days · County: 1.3 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

0.3 per 1,000 daysbetterRhode Island: 1.6 per 1,000 days · County: 1.4 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

5.5%worseRhode Island: 3.3% · County: 3.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

2.4%betterRhode Island: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

3.5%worseRhode Island: 2.0% · County: 1.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

22.5%similarRhode Island: 22.3% · County: 23.2%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. What fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?

    Suggested because of: falls major injury
  2. What operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?

    Suggested because of: penalties
  3. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

Certified beds
156
Average daily residents
148.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1970-08-24
CCN
415032

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.98557
Lpn hours0.36035
Rn hours0.75183
Reported total hours4.09776
Weekend total hours3.71372
Weekend rn hours0.49298
Adjusted total hours4.95382
Total turnover percent27
Rn turnover percent13
Administrators left0

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$14,433.00Total fines
1Number of fines
0Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2024-03-01Fine$14,433.00

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

3Health citations
0Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

RI counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

1

2024-03-01 · J

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
WHIPPLE, THOMAS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST32%
PEZZELLI WHIPPLE, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
WHIPPLE, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
MARANDOLA, SUSANCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
PEZZELLI WHIPPLE, SUSANCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
WHIPPLE, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
FONTAINE, LYNNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
KRUSZ, STEPHANIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PEZZELLI WHIPPLE, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
KRUSZ, STEPHANIEADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
MARANDOLA, SUSANADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PEZZELLI WHIPPLE, SUSANADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PEZZELLI, LISAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
UNDEN, JESSICAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WHIPPLE, THOMASADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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