Harris Health Care Center North
60 Eben Brown Lane, Central Falls, RI 02863
Harris Health Care Center North is a nursing home in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 5, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since October 18, 202337 (Rhode Island average 28)
- Fines in the past three years1, $10,033 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.7 to 2.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on March 6, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0603. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 5, 2025
19 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0585. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0699. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0699 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0710. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0232. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0232 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0252. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0252 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 11, 2024 from $15,435 to $10,033.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on October 11, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
23 of 72 Rhode Island homes (32%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $10,033 on October 11, 2024.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Citation F0699. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Citation F0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have policies on smoking.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on October 11, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0232. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0252. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0638. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Health inspection on November 17, 2023
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0699. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on November 17, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2022.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2023.
Citation K0232. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2022.
Citation K0252. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2022.
Health inspection on October 18, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0636. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (401) 722-6000
- Last standard health inspection
- December 5, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 32
- Residents per day, on average
- 29.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Quality Gerontological Services, INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Rhode Island average (37 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HARRIS, CHARLES5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/01/1994
- HARRIS, CHADOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/06/2004
- KLUFAS, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/1994
Questions
When was Harris Health Care Center North last inspected?
CMS lists December 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Harris Health Care Center North have?
CMS lists 37 health citations since October 18, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Harris Health Care Center North been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $10,033 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Harris Health Care Center North?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Harris Health Care Center North a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.