Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc
Nursing Home · Cranston, RI
CMS certification number415032
Contact & location
125 Scituate AvenueCranston, RI 02920
Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 944-8500
- ZIP code
- 02920 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 156
- Residents per day
- 148.4 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Cedar Crest Nursing Centre INC
- Medicare certified since
- August 24, 1970
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.10 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.75 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.36 (state 0.49 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.99 (state 2.46 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.71 (state 3.34 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27.0 (state 40.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 13.0 (state 37.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 25, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 9.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 23 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2025-09-25 | 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 2025-10-21 |
| 2025-09-25 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-21 |
| 2024-09-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-20 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-20 |
| 2024-09-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-20 |
| 2024-09-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-20 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-20 |
| 2024-09-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-20 |
| 2024-08-05 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-03-01 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2024-03-01 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-26 |
| 2023-10-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-04 |
| 2023-09-06 | 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 2023-09-22 |
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 $14,433 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-01 | Fine | $14,433 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Whipple, Thomas (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 32% | |
| Krusz, Stephanie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marandola, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pezzelli Whipple, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pezzelli, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Unden, Jessica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whipple, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pezzelli Whipple, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whipple, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marandola, Susan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pezzelli Whipple, Susan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whipple, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fontaine, Lynne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krusz, Stephanie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pezzelli Whipple, Susan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc?
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc has a 5-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 Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc have?
It has 156 certified beds and cares for about 148 residents per day.
Has Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $14,433 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc?
(401) 944-8500. The facility is located at 125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.