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Complaint Investigation

Harris Health Center Llc

September 17, 2025 · East Providence, RI · 833 Broadway
Citations 1
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 31
Provider ID 415098
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Harris Health Center Llc
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Inspection Summary

Harris Health Center LLC in East Providence, RI — inspection on September 17, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During a surveyor interview on 9/17/2025 at 1:35 PM with the Director of Nursing Services (DNS), she indicated that the resident had been made aware on the evening of 9/13/2025 that s/he was no longer allowed to leave the facility unaccompanied because of his/her non-compliance to the facility's LOA policy.

The DNS indicated that on 9/14/2025 the resident left the facility unknown to the staff until they were notified by the police department.

She indicated that the resident had used the key that was at the staff desk area to unlock the door.

The DNS acknowledged that the location of the key had not been changed after this incident and that it remained at the same location where the resident had removed it on the date of the incident.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in East Providence, RI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Harris Health Center LLC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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