Nursing homes › Rhode Island › Evergreen House Health Center
1 Evergreen Drive, East Providence, RI 02914 · 4014383250 · 160 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.92 (Rhode Island median: 3.58). RN hours: 0.50. Weekend total: 3.40. Nursing staff turnover: 24%.
All-time on record: 21 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2025-11-26 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-27 |
| 2025-11-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-27 |
| 2025-07-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-03 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-07-03 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-04-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-29 |
| 2024-06-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-06-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2023-09-18 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-06-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-05 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
| 2023-06-05 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-15 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/1976 |
| CUSHING, NATHANIEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/29/2016 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2004 |
| RAPOSO, JENNIFER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/08/2023 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/21/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/1994 |
| CUSHING, NATHANIEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/29/2016 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| LONG, ZOFIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2004 |
| MAJEKODUNMI, AKINDELE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/1994 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 415056. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.