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Health Inspection

Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Inspection Date: September 18, 2025
Total Violations 15
Facility ID 415039
Location Smithfield, RI
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0677

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

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Immediate Jeopardy

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0805

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Immediate Jeopardy

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0805 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Scope/Severity Level J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0811

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0811 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0838

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0847

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0847 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0865

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0865 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

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F-Tag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0919 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-18.

📋 Inspection Summary

Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, RI inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

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

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 Smithfield, 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 Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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