Nursing homeActive
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840401849522295 certified beds · 86 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2024
Deficiencies
12
● 0● 11● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,018
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-12
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Rhode Island Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-09 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-06 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-16 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-01 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Rhode Island Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-11Record 415074-20260312-F658
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-11Record 415074-20260312-F760
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-11Record 415074-20260312-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-11Record 415074-20260312-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-11Record 415074-20260312-F842
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-11Record 415074-20260312-F881
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-08Record 415074-20250109-F656
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-08Record 415074-20250109-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-08Record 415074-20250109-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 415074-20240806-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-17Record 415074-20240718-F692
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-31Record 415074-20240516-F661
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | Civil money penalty | $8,018 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.81
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 0.76 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.35
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 3.71 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.07
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 3.34 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover29%
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover19%
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Rhode Island | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 29.0% | 22.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 22.3% | 19.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.4% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold, Kelly Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Bigney, Michael Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 70% | — | — |
| Ryan, Christopher Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Ryan, Stephanie Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Arnold, Kelly Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bigney, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cicchelli, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Domingoes, Lori Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romagnolo, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryan, Christopher Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arnold, Kelly Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arnold, Kelly Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arnold, Kelly Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bigney, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bigney, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bigney, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cicchelli, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Domingoes, Lori Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Health Concepts Ltd Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romagnolo, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryan, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryan, Christopher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryan, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryan, Stephanie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryan, Stephanie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryan, Stephanie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Rhode Island.
No county cost figures on file for Newport.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare Home Newport | 0.9 mi | 2026-05-21 | 1210 |
| AdviniaCare Newport, LLC Newport | 0.9 mi | 2026-06-17 | 1382 |
| John Clarke Senior Living Middletown | 2.9 mi | 2026-06-18 | 032 |
| Grand Islander Center Middletown | 3.1 mi | 2025-12-05 | 0332 |
| Royal Middletown Nursing Center Middletown | 4.3 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0242 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |