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Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm and supportive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 0284095 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families have experienced compassionate, long-term care, recent reports regarding the dementia unit are concerning. I strongly recommend you observe the facility during a weekend or evening shift to verify if the reported issues with medication delays and staff responsiveness are present, and ask management specifically about their protocols for tracking personal belongings.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the staff for their warmth and long-term dedication, while others report significant issues with patient care and property management. Recent concerns highlight problems with the dementia unit, specifically regarding medication delays, unresponsive staff, and the loss of personal belongings. Families considering this facility should weigh the reports of compassionate long-term care against the recent complaints regarding basic daily support and respect for residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMeds2.0Memory2.0Comms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm and supportive nursing staff
  • Compassionate long-term care
  • Welcoming facility atmosphere

Concerns

  • Unresponsive or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Delays in medication and bathroom assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 14 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

46%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that medication management and communication are areas you are working to improve; could you walk me through your current process for ensuring residents receive their medications on time and how you keep families updated on any changes?
  • 2Given that memory care is a specialized area of focus for you, what specific activities or daily routines do you have in place to keep residents in that unit engaged and supported?
  • 3I see that your team has been active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 4Some families have mentioned concerns regarding wait times for assistance with daily needs like bathroom visits; what is your current protocol for responding to call lights to ensure residents are helped promptly?
  • 5With your 5-star health inspection rating, how do you maintain such high standards of care during busy shifts or when staffing levels fluctuate?
  • 6What is the facility's protocol for handling medical emergencies, and at what point would a family member typically be notified?

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Key Review Excerpts

The quality of care that the staff of the village house has shown my mother is above and beyond my expectations. They are all so caring and concerned with the well being and health of my mother.

Long-term resident's family · 2017★★★★★

Patients do not get their clothes after washing. Personal items, like throws for the bed ,have been stolen. Patient has to wait for meds, bathroom. Staff can be disinterested in the patients.

Memory care family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

The staff is exceptional. They are competent, friendly, accepting and supportive in every way possible.

Relative of resident · 2022★★★★★
Source: 13 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.82hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.32hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
24%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility44.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.1%
US
12.1%
RI
15.5%
Newport
7.5%

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

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.0%
US
15.4%
RI
22.7%
Newport
20.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
95.5%
RI
95.3%
Newport
86.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
22.4%
US
14.4%
RI
19.5%
Newport
24.4%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.2%
US
19.4%
RI
22.4%
Newport
26.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
RI
93.7%
Newport
95.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.7%
Better than Avg
Here
92.7%
US
81.8%
RI
77.7%
Newport
77.5%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.3%
Better than Avg
Here
90.3%
US
79.7%
RI
78.2%
Newport
77.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
RI
2.0%
Newport
3.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (8.7)
3 complaint-triggered
$8,018 in fines

Families have filed complaints that led to findings about accident prevention, nutrition adequacy, and care planning communication. The facility shows recurring issues with food safety and nutrition services across multiple surveys from 2022 to 2025, along with problems in resident safety and care planning. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated nutrition-related violations suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Mar 12, 2026Routine
6
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.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

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.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Jan 9, 2025Routine
10
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.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Aug 6, 2024Complaint
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.

Jul 18, 2024Complaint
1
0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 16, 2024Complaint
1
0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Feb 1, 2024Routine
2
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 18, 2024

$8,018

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Health Concepts, Ltd.

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 2 of 5 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Ryan, David

Owner

50%

Ryan, Sally

Owner

50%

Key personnel

Domingoes, LoriW-2 Managing EmployeeRomagnolo, JenniferW-2 Managing EmployeeRyan, SallyOfficer / DirectorCarragher, TerryOfficer / DirectorRyan, DavidOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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