Royal Middletown Nursing Center
Royal Middletown Nursing Center is a 2-star rated nursing home in Middletown, RI with 50 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 46 health violations on record. Federal fines total $3,900 across 2 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 2, 2025.
Staff turnover rate: 82.5% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Rhode Island public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Royal Middletown Nursing Center
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 2 penalties totaling $3,900
Fine
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 4 violations
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2024 4 violations
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2023 9 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2021 10 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Have policies on smoking.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 1 violations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2019 18 violations
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide appropriate foot care.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Middletown Nursing Center
- What violations has Royal Middletown Nursing Center received?
- Royal Middletown Nursing Center has 46 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Royal Middletown Nursing Center?
- Royal Middletown Nursing Center has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Royal Middletown Nursing Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Royal Middletown Nursing Center safe?
- Safety at Royal Middletown Nursing Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Royal Middletown Nursing Center?
- Phone: (401) 847-2777. Address: 193 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Royal Middletown Nursing Center offer?
- Royal Middletown Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility with 50 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Middletown, RI?
- Compare Royal Middletown Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Middletown, RI on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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