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Alpine Nursing Home INC

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise warm, compassionate nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

557 Weaver Hill Road, Coventry, RI 02816|60 beds|Licensed & active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.1/5

based on 15 Google reviews

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RN turnover reported at 53%

No Medicare penalties on record · 2 findings in latest survey

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Alpine Nursing Home INC has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: warm, compassionate nursing staff and clean and well-maintained facility. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

17 public Google reviews available

Alpine Nursing Home receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, family-oriented staff and clean environment. However, significant concerns exist regarding the quality of food and the effectiveness of rehabilitation services, with some reviewers describing the experience as depressing and inadequate.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Warm, compassionate nursing staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Family-oriented management
Respectful end-of-life care

Concerns

Poor food quality and inappropriate dietary management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Inadequate or outdated rehabilitation equipment and services (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 17 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1Given that you have a 5-star staffing rating, how does your team ensure that the compassionate care mentioned by families is consistently maintained throughout the day?
2I noticed that dining is a focus area for improvement; could you walk me through your current process for managing resident dietary needs and how you incorporate feedback on meal quality?
3Since your facility is smaller with 60 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and engagement for those in the memory care unit?
4Could you tell me more about your rehabilitation services and how you plan to update or expand the equipment available for residents?
5With your high marks for end-of-life care, what kind of support and communication can our family expect from your team during sensitive transitions?
6How does your nursing staff coordinate with local hospitals to handle medical emergencies, and what is your protocol for keeping families informed during these situations?

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Key Review Excerpts

“All of the Alpine staff have greeted me in a friendly and welcoming manner. My mom spent her last 3 years of slow decline at Alpine Nursing home and received the kindest and most respectful care.”

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

“I went to alpine for rehab all the staff but one were concerned and caring about my health and well being. The elderly people are treated with respect and dignity like they should”

Rehab patient · 2020★★★★★

“Most horrible experience the entire 31 days my daughter was there was a nightmare food was horrible bologna sandwich on stale bread and a cup of soup for dinner”

Family member of rehab patient · 2022★☆☆☆☆

Source: 17 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.94hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.95hrs

96%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

41%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

53%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

2/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility40.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

40.2%

15.5%

22.8%

Kent

20.2%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.7%

Better than Avg

Here

4.7%

12.1%

15.7%

Kent

22.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility9.6%

Better than Avg

Here

9.6%

19.4%

22.6%

Kent

24.6%

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility23.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

23.5%

14.4%

19.7%

Kent

24.0%

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility21.7%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

21.7%

15.3%

17.7%

Kent

22.4%

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better

This Facility8.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

8.0%

1.6%

2.3%

Kent

2.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility67.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

67.0%

81.8%

77.9%

Kent

81.6%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility87.5%

Better than Avg

Here

87.5%

79.8%

78.2%

Kent

73.4%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

11.5%

1.6%

2.0%

Kent

2.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

12findings in history

Latest survey: 2 · well below RI avg (8.7)

$7,901 in fines

Alpine Nursing Home has experienced deficiencies across multiple surveys, with one family complaint triggering an inspection that found safety hazards. The most recurring issues involve dietary services and food safety, quality of care standards, and resident assessment practices. While all deficiencies show correction dates from the facility, problems have persisted across different time periods, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate during visits.

Mar 27, 2025Routine2 findings

0803Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Apr 15, 2024Routine7 findings

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0699Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0641Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Mar 17, 2023Routine3 findings

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Alpine Nursing Home INC

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Gauvin, Rodney

Owner

Messier, Janet

Owner

Key personnel

Messier, JanetOfficer / DirectorMessier, JanetOfficer / DirectorGauvin, RodneyManagerGauvin, RodneyAdp of the SnfMessier, JanetAdp of the Snf

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(401) 397-5001

alpinenursinghome.com

557 Weaver Hill Road

Coventry, RI 02816

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References & Resources

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Google Reviews

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Official Website

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