Grace Barker Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Warren, RI

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number415014

Contact & location

54 Barker Avenue
Warren, RI 02885
Bristol County
Phone
(401) 245-9100
ZIP code
02885 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
86
Residents per day
80.5 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Grace Barker Nursing Center, INC.
Medicare certified since
March 28, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.87 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.28 (state 0.49 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.94 (state 2.46 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.20 (state 3.34 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.9 (state 40.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
16.7 (state 37.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 30, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 9.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-30
2025-02-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-05 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-05 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2024-07-15 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-09
2024-03-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-01
2024-02-23 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-23 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-23 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2023-09-29 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-29 Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-29 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-10-20
2023-09-29 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-10-20

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $114,806 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-29Fine$114,806

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Lescault, Mark (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Lescault, Mary (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Lescault, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lescault, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lescault, Mark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lescault, Mark (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Lescault, Mary (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Grace Barker Nursing Center?

Grace Barker Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Rhode Island.

How many beds does Grace Barker Nursing Center have?

It has 86 certified beds and cares for about 81 residents per day.

Has Grace Barker Nursing Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $114,806 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Grace Barker Nursing Center?

(401) 245-9100. The facility is located at 54 Barker Avenue, Warren, RI 02885.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.