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Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

111 South Angell Street, Wayland · Providence, RI 0290633 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Above average in RI · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility maintains a high rating, the lack of detailed reviews makes it difficult to assess the quality of care. We strongly recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions and asking specific questions about care ratios and daily routines before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Bethany Home of Rhode Island receives high ratings from reviewers, though the feedback is notably sparse and lacks descriptive detail. The available comments characterize the facility as a nice community with commodious apartments, but provide no insight into nursing care, clinical outcomes, or daily operations.

Strengths

  • Well-maintained, spacious living quarters
  • Positive general community atmosphere

Rating Trends

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2345.02016(1)5.02020(2)4.52021(2)

Distribution · 5 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the intimate size of your 33-resident community, how do you foster such a positive and welcoming atmosphere for new families?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a 5-star staffing rating; how does this high level of staffing impact the daily attention and care my loved one receives?
  • 3With the recent health inspection results, what specific steps or quality improvement initiatives are currently in place to address those findings?
  • 4The living quarters are described as quite spacious; how are residents encouraged to personalize their rooms to help them feel more at home?
  • 5Could you walk me through your protocol for handling medical emergencies or changes in health status, especially during overnight hours?
  • 6What does a typical daily activity schedule look like to ensure residents stay engaged and connected within your community?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Nice community with commodious apartments.

General visitor · 2016★★★★★

Great place to live

General visitor · 2021★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.35hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.26hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
16%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Better than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
15.4%
RI
22.7%
Providence
20.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
RI
15.5%
Providence
14.4%

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

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.3%
US
14.4%
RI
19.5%
Providence
17.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.6%
US
15.3%
RI
17.5%
Providence
14.9%
🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.0%
US
1.6%
RI
2.4%
Providence
2.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.4%
US
19.5%
RI
16.6%
Providence
15.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.5%
Better than Avg
Here
98.5%
US
81.8%
RI
77.7%
Providence
75.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.4%
Better than Avg
Here
96.4%
US
79.7%
RI
78.2%
Providence
77.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
RI
2.0%
Providence
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (8.7)
1 complaint-triggered

One family filed a complaint that led to findings about accident hazards and supervision, which the facility corrected. Bethany Home shows recurring issues across multiple areas including medication management, quality care standards, and resident rights protections, with deficiencies appearing consistently across all four surveys from 2023 to 2025. While all violations have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Nov 26, 2025Routine
6
0813Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0554Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

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.

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.

0577Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Nov 5, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Sep 26, 2024Routine
8
0623Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0865Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0583Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Nov 8, 2023Routine
7
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.

0225Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 5, 2025

$12,735

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Wilson, LindaOfficer / DirectorIgoe, StephanieOfficer / DirectorBethany Home of Rhode IslandManagerIgoe, StephanieManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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