Map showing the location of Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent in Providence, Rhode Island
99 Hillside Avenue, Providence, RI, 02906

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • Rhode IslandLowest tier among peers72 rated homes · average 3.1★
  • Providence CountyLowest tier among peers41 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.9 vs RI avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+0.6 vs RI avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−0.4 vs RI avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Special Focus Facility candidateThis facility is on the CMS candidate list for the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is among the poorest-performing facilities in its state on recent inspections.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersRI avg2.9★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above only 44% of peersRI avg3.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 24% of peersRI avg3.4★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.49hrsAbove only 35% of peersRI avg3.72Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.57hrsAbove only 21% of peersRI avg0.77Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better31%Above 82% of peersRI avg40%RN turnover47%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$92,439Above only 22% of peersRI avg$67,464Fines · denials5 · 3
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
52citations
17inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
7immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 12, 2025most recent

Citations by monthDec 2022 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 12, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrection pending
  2. F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrection pending
  3. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrection pending
Oct 30, 20251 citationCycle 1worst L · immediate jeopardy
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlL · widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025
Jun 30, 20256 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardypayment denial
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 22, 2025
  2. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 28, 2025
  3. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 22, 2025
  4. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 22, 2025
  5. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Jul 22, 2025
  6. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 22, 2025
May 14, 20251 citationCycle 1worst G · actual harm$12,726
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2025
Mar 13, 20259 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  2. F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  3. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  4. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationE · patternCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  5. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  6. F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  7. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  8. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Apr 10, 2025
  9. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 10, 2025
Jan 29, 20251 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm$34,073, payment denial
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2025
Jan 17, 20251 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm$34,073, payment denial
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025
Jan 8, 20254 citationsCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$34,073, payment denial
  1. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  2. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  3. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceJ · isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  4. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 27, 2025
Oct 15, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Oct 15, 2024
Sep 24, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm$12,038
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2024
May 17, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2024
Apr 4, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Apr 30, 2024
  2. F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2024
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Mar 15, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$16,801, $16,801, payment denial
  1. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
  2. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Mar 11, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$16,801, $16,801, payment denial
  1. F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2024
Dec 21, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20231 citationCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Jul 17, 2023
Dec 22, 202214 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  2. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  3. F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  4. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2023
  5. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  6. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningC · widespreadCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  7. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  8. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  9. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  10. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  11. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  12. F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  13. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023
  14. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.49hrsAbove only 35% of peers−0.23 vs RI avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.57hrsAbove only 21% of peers−0.20 vs RI avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.67hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.25hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.09hrs
  • Rhode Island average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better31%Above 82% of peersRI avg 40%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only47%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy165 certified beds · ~128 residents a day78%Above only 19% of peersRI avg 85%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $92,439In fines
  • 5Fines
  • 3Payment denials
  • $67,464RI avg in fines
Above only 22% of peersFewer fines than 22% of rated homes in Rhode Island

Actions on record

  1. Jun 30, 2025Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jul 23, 2025
  2. May 14, 2025Civil money penalty$12,726
  3. Jan 8, 2025Civil money penalty$34,073
  4. Jan 8, 2025Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jan 28, 2025
  5. Sep 24, 2024Civil money penalty$12,038
  6. Mar 11, 2024Civil money penalty$16,801
  7. Mar 11, 2024Civil money penalty$16,801
  8. Mar 11, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Apr 19, 2024

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Athena Healthcare Systems27 facilities in the chain1.6★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Athena Health Care Systems Ri LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Diane Curtis
  • Marybeth Hauser
  • Judith Hyland
  • Michael Mosier
  • Lawrence Santilli
Operational or managerial control
  • Athena Health Care Associates, INC.
Corporate officers
  • Lawrence Santilli
Managing employees
  • Michael Mosier

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 415129 · 99 Hillside Avenue, Providence, RI, 02906.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Rhode Island and Providence County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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