Safety Report: Newport Subacute Healthcare Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (43) than in the cycle before (46).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 8 | July 30, 2026; June 11, 2026; April 6, 2026; February 11, 2026; December 9, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 12, 2024; January 23, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 7 | June 11, 2026; May 8, 2026; September 19, 2025; July 8, 2025; February 16, 2024; January 23, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 7 | August 8, 2025; August 4, 2025; July 15, 2025; June 4, 2025; May 3, 2024; October 11, 2023; March 11, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 5 | May 8, 2026; August 29, 2025; August 8, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F604) | 4 | February 11, 2026; August 8, 2025; June 23, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Ensure 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. (F693) | 4 | December 9, 2025; August 29, 2025; July 2, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 4 | August 29, 2025; July 8, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Try 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. (F700) | 4 | August 29, 2025; August 8, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 4 | August 29, 2025; June 23, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 3 | July 30, 2026; April 22, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | May 8, 2026; February 25, 2025; February 16, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | May 8, 2026; June 23, 2025; February 16, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 3 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F849) | 3 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F814) | 3 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (F909) | 2 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (F887) | 2 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F881) | 2 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | August 29, 2025; March 11, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | August 29, 2025; March 11, 2022 |
| Honor 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. (F578) | 2 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. (F573) | 2 | August 29, 2025; June 23, 2025 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 2 | August 29, 2025; May 3, 2024 |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F628) | 2 | August 29, 2025; June 4, 2025 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 2 | August 9, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F583) | 2 | August 9, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 2 | May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| 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. (F803) | 2 | May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F813) | 2 | May 3, 2024; March 11, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 13 days, starting June 6, 2026 |
| May 8, 2026 | Fine | $9,347 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 30, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 11, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 8, 2026 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 21, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 6, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 11, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 9, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 19, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 29, 2025 — 29 citations
August 8, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
August 4, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 15, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 8, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 2, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 23, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
June 4, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 22, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 25, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 9, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 3, 2024 — 27 citations
March 12, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 16, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 23, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 11, 2023 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 11, 2022 — 19 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare