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Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

100 BORDEN STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903
(401) 454-7970
www.steerehouse.org
120 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
415091
Care type
Nursing home
County
Providence
Facility name
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Street address
100 BORDEN STREET
City / state / ZIP
Providence, RI 02903
Phone
(401) 454-7970
Website
www.steerehouse.org

About this facility — Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Providence, Rhode Island. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Rhode Island (120 beds).

It is one of 25 senior care facilities in Providence and 72 skilled nursing facilities across Rhode Island. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 15 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $85,654 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Astphan, Paul
Officer — since 2022
Cannistra, Linda
Officer — since 2022
Higgins, Chelsie
Managing employee — since 2022
Owens, Norma
Director · Officer — since 1998
Plante, Nicole
Managing employee — since 2015
Richard, Julie
Managing employee · Director — since 2007
Steere-nobles, Diane
Director · Officer — since 2005

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1991-05-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$85,654 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-05
Nurse staffing
4.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$472 per day (≈ $14,350/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
61% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 32% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
16% above the RI median of $406/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-05Health inspection5 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0726
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0770
D · No harm found
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-03
2024-11-04Health inspection3 citations
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-11-25
F-0805
K · Immediate jeopardyFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-11-25
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-25
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (7 citations)
2024-07-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-29
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-29
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-29
2023-11-30Health inspection2 citations
F-0726
G · Actual harm
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.
Corrected 2023-12-30
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-30
2023-11-30Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-30
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-30

Federal penalties

2024-11-04Fine$35,165
2024-07-30Fine$42,588
2023-11-30Fine$7,901
Total fines$85,654
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 415091.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.050 ratings on Google
★★★★★Bobbie DeBettignies · 2025-12-24 · via Google

“Steere House was the rehabilitation center my brother was hoping for. As I observed his recovery, it became clear that one particular person made all the difference in the success of his stay – Christina, Director of Social Services. She offered her services in a professional and caring nature that boosted patient inclusion, confidence, and dignity. She consistently communicated with family throug…”

★★★★★Makram & Louise Megalli · 2025-11-20 · via Google

“I was admitted to the rehab center following surgery on a fractured ankle. The staff was welcoming,warm,and professional.The Team Work demonstrated was exceptional.Each department reflected the quality of care any person would hope to experience.Thank you to your great nursing staff,your wonderful OT AND PT departments.Also thanks to the housekeeping and dietary depts.depth. Sincerely, Louise Mega…”

★★★★★Pamela Benoit · 2025-09-25 · via Google

“My mother was at Steere house twice. Both times from the hospital for rehab. Unfortunately, the second time, we recognized she was unable to go home and care for herself. It is always difficult leaving your loved ones in the care of others. It was the best decision. She built relationships with the staff and they were Like family to here. She would say to Wendy, I need a hug. She passed away…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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