Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health

Nursing Home · Smithfield, RI

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Individual

CMS certification number415049
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

180 Log Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
Providence County
Phone
(401) 231-7016
ZIP code
02917 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
133
Residents per day
97.0 (73% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Cedar Haven Operations LLC
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1977
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
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 qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.26 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.74 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.50 (state 0.49 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.03 (state 2.46 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.98 (state 3.34 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
46.9 (state 40.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
35.7 (state 37.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 2, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
15.0 (state 9.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
6
Citations on record (3 years)
42 health · 11 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-25 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-01-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 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 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
F0940 · Administration Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 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 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 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 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 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 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-01
2026-01-02 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-01
2025-12-01 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-12-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-11-25 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
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-11-25 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-11-25 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-03-25 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-24
2025-03-11 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-10
2024-12-31 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-12-31 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-10-10 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 2024-11-09
2024-10-10 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 2024-11-09
2024-10-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-09
2024-10-10 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-09
2024-10-10 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-09
2024-08-14 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-07-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-09
2024-07-22 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-09
2024-07-17 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 2024-07-24
2024-06-24 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-07-24
2024-06-24 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-24
2024-06-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
H
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-01 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-24
2023-10-19 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 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 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 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 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-09-07 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-19
2023-08-23 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-09

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Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $112,473 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-25Fine$14,901
2024-05-01Payment Denial50 days payment denial
2024-05-01Fine$89,642
2023-08-23Fine$7,930

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Lake Valley Operations Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Esri Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 20%
Yarmush, Yehuda (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 80%
Bibeault, Pamela (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brand Sonnenschine LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Centralized Business Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Derienzo, Richard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Esri Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Heller, Shlomo (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lake Forest Health & Rehabilitation Propco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lake Valley Realty Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lake Valley Ri Management LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Majekodunmi, Akindele (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McAlpine, Ulysses (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nussbaum, Ephraim (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shiftster LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sterling Therapy Solutions LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Triad Healthcare LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Yarmush, Yehuda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Yarmush, Yehuda (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Aponte, Sandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lake Valley Operations Holdco LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lake Valley Ri Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Majekodunmi, Akindele (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McAlpine, Ulysses (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Yarmush, Yehuda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health?

Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health has a 1-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 Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health have?

It has 133 certified beds and cares for about 97 residents per day.

Has Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $112,473 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Cedar Haven Operations LLC DBA Lake Forrest Health?

(401) 231-7016. The facility is located at 180 Log Road, Smithfield, RI 02917.

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