Harris Health Care Center LLC sits at 833 Broadway in East Providence, Rhode Island, right on a public bus route and close to I-195, which makes it easy for families to visit and for residents to take part in events around town or take the handicapped accessible van out to local restaurants, parks, or state attractions, and the place itself looks out over a neatly kept courtyard and has a big old-fashioned porch where residents can sit under colorful hanging plants, sharing stories or just taking in a little fresh air. This place is a private, family owned and operated skilled nursing facility, run by Mr. Charles Harris for over 30 years, and the Harris family also runs Harris Health Center and Harris Health Care North, so they've got a real commitment to caring that's shaped by experience and regular, hands-on staff reviews, some folks even call it their "Recipe for Happiness."
The building's got 31 certified beds and welcomes about 27 residents each day, so the low patient-to-caregiver ratio means residents usually get close attention, whether they need help with daily activities, skilled nursing, memory care, rehab after a hospital stay, or a place to stay for a short time if a caregiver needs respite. Rooms can be private or semi-private, and recent renovations mean the spaces feel warm, well-lit, and comfortable, with inviting places to gather inside or outside. The staff here, known for their understanding and patience, give help in a respectful way, offering therapies like physical, speech, and inhalation therapy along with nursing and memory care, and they try to keep folks active with group activities, religious services, trips out to the casino, movies, cruises, and the like. This place aims to help people live with as much independence as possible, and community involvement gets encouraged, whether that means joining in on social outings or joining friends for an exercise class.
Harris Health Care Center LLC takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance, serves the local 55+ community, and offers both long-term and short-term care, as well as specialized programs for people with memory issues, and there's a focus on keeping residents happy and safe. The nurse turnover rate at 50.0% is higher than the state average, and the nurse staffing hours per resident per day falls a little below what's typical in Rhode Island, coming in at 3.51 hours compared to the 3.8 state average. In recent years, the facility's had 28 deficiencies on inspection reports, including five found in October 2024, with issues like infection control, care planning, making sure beds and frames were safe, and proper nutrition and hydration for residents-these weren't found to have caused actual harm, but inspectors noted there was potential for more than minimal harm if issues weren't fixed.
There isn't much public information about the specifics of daily life, amenities, or activities, but what stands out is the family involvement, the commitment to a smaller, more personal setting, and the old-fashioned mix of dignified care, social activities, and a touch of home with a porch and well-kept yard. Harris Health Care Center LLC lets prospective residents and families schedule tours, so anyone considering a stay can see the setting and meet the staff.
