Non-profit

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915

(401) 434-1520

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4CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
4 of 5Overall
3 of 5Health inspections
5 of 5Staffing
3 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipNon profit - CorporationCertified beds69
Estimated occupancy97.2%Latest inspection2025-06-20

County and Rhode Island comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Rhode Island
Overall rating
Facility: 4 of 5
better
Health-inspection score
Facility: 63.8 points
better
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 5.39 hours/day
better
RN staffing
Facility: 1.15 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
Facility: 34.7%
better
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 5 deficiencies
better
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyRhode Island
Overall rating4 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score63.8 points77.3 points75.9 points
Total nurse staffing5.39 hours/day3.64 hours/day3.58 hours/day
RN staffing1.15 hours/day0.66 hours/day0.72 hours/day
Staff turnover34.7%36.5%39.3%
Latest health deficiencies5 deficiencies7 deficiencies7 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2025-06-20
5 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 2025-07-18

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 2025-07-18

F690 · Severity D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18

F880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18

F940 · Severity D

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-18
2024-06-17
10 deficiencies
Highest severity: J

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 1

F689 · Severity J

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 2024-07-15

F730 · Severity F

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-15

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 2024-07-15

F880 · Severity F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-15

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 2024-07-15

F761 · Severity E

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 · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-15

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 2024-07-15

F710 · Severity D

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-15

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 2024-07-15
2023-05-19
4 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

F684 · Severity E

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 2023-06-18

F880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-18

Staffing composition

3.69 hours/dayNurse aide
0.54 hours/dayLPN
1.15 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
5.39 hours/day
County median
3.64 hours/day
Rhode Island median
3.58 hours/day
Weekend total
4.86 hours/day
Staff turnover
34.7%
RN turnover
33.3%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

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

Emergency-department visits

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

Falls with major injury

5.6%worseRhode Island: 3.3% · County: 3.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

4.7%worseRhode Island: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

5.2%worseRhode Island: 2.0% · County: 1.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

8.6%betterRhode 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. How does the care team prevent and treat pressure injuries?

    Suggested because of: pressure ulcers
  3. What operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?

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

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

Certified beds
69
Average daily residents
67.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1981-01-01
CCN
415002

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours3.69486
Lpn hours0.54453
Rn hours1.15315
Reported total hours5.39254
Weekend total hours4.86315
Weekend rn hours0.72473
Adjusted total hours6.12312
Total turnover percent34.7
Rn turnover percent33.3
Administrators left0

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

Penalties & Enforcement

$40,295.00Total fines
1Number of fines
1Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2024-06-17Fine$40,295.00
2024-06-17Payment DenialNot reported

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

Citations

5Health citations
1Fire 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

2024-06-17 · J

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

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
ZELTZER, BARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
GREGORY, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
GULDHAUGE, AMYCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
MATERNE, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
RADWAY, TEDFORDCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
RICE, KARENCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
SANTORO, RALPHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
ZELTZER, BARRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
GREGORY, JOHNTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
GULDHAUGE, AMYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
MATERNE, DAVIDTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
RADWAY, TEDFORDTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
RICE, KARENTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
SANTORO, RALPHADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
ZELTZER, BARRYADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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