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Hebert Nursing Home: Infection Control Gaps - RI

Healthcare Facility
Cedar Haven Operations Llc Dba Lake Forrest Health
Smithfield, RI  ·  1/5 stars

The citation at Cedar Haven Operations LLC, which does business as Lake Forrest Health, fell under F0550, the federal tag covering residents' fundamental right to be treated with dignity. Inspectors classified the level of harm as minimal, or potential for actual harm, and noted that few residents were affected.

The inspection report does not describe what specifically happened, who was involved, or how the facility responded. The narrative cuts off before any factual account of the incident is provided, leaving the circumstances of the violation unknown from the public record.

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What the record does show is that someone at 180 Log Road had their rights connected to electronic monitoring compromised in a way significant enough to generate a formal federal deficiency citation following a complaint inspection conducted on December 1, 2025.

Electronic monitoring in nursing homes, including cameras placed in resident rooms by family members or residents themselves, sits at the intersection of safety and privacy. Residents have a protected right to use such equipment, and facilities are required to respect that right as part of their broader obligation to preserve dignity.

Whether the facility interfered with a resident's ability to use a monitoring device, failed to accommodate a request, or something else entirely, the inspection report does not say. The plan of correction, if one was filed, is not included in the available record.

The facility has 415049 as its CMS identification number. It operates out of Smithfield in Providence County.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forrest Health from 2025-12-01 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Last verified: June 20, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health in Smithfield, RI was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 1, 2025.

Inspectors classified the level of harm as minimal, or potential for actual harm, and noted that few residents were affected.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health?
Inspectors classified the level of harm as minimal, or potential for actual harm, and noted that few residents were affected.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Smithfield, RI, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 415049.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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