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St Clare – Newport | Rhode Island | Photos & Videos

Overview of St Clare – Newport

St. Clare-Newport is a senior care community in Newport, Rhode Island. It offers a continuum of services from adult day health and assisted living to special care units with memory care, short term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. The community focuses on fulfilling the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of its residents.

(401) 849-3204 info@stclarenewport.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.62/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 62

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

94.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 17 - 18 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$15.7M

Surplus of revenue

$716.7K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$15,717,316.00

Surplus of revenue

$716,685.00

Payroll costs

$4.5M

28.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$10.5M

Total costs $15.0M

62-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

9 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Assisted Living Residence

License Date

December 15, 2016

Additional licensing details

License number: ALR01494

CMS Certification Number: 415111

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: LAURA DOS SANTOS

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Assisted Living

Secure Memory Care

Short Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 849-5780

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 18

Housekeeping: Yes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping

Laundry Services

Salon

Rehabilitation Center

Salt Water Pool

Massage Therapy

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Secure Memory Care, Short Term Rehab

Religious Services

Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Delicious meals prepared from scratch by in-house chefs.

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Chapel Hill

Cumberland

180

Yes

DANIEL, KENNETH

78.7%

$11,102,178.00

$3,701,470.00

33.3%

73.90

3/5

3.7632

3/5

St Clare – Newport

SNF

RI 02840

DAIGNEAULT, MARY BETH

94.5%

$14,425,826.00

$4,517,421.00

31.3%

47.00

3/5

4.6175

3/5

4/5

2/5

Chapel Hill

Type of care: AL MC

Community: Cumberland

Bed Count: 180

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: DANIEL, KENNETH

CCN: 365494

Occupancy: 78.7%

Home Revenue: $11,102,178.00

Payroll Costs: $3,701,470.00

Payroll %: 33.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 73.90

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7632

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

St Clare – Newport

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: RI 02840

Bed Count: 50

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DAIGNEAULT, MARY BETH

CCN: 415111

Occupancy: 94.5%

Home Revenue: $14,425,826.00

Payroll Costs: $4,517,421.00

Payroll %: 31.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 47.00

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6175

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

NEWPORT, RI 02840

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

23,508

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	24	9.1	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	48	9.1	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

4 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

91 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

5.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

15 staff

4.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

2.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

6.1hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.2%

of total hours from contractors

1,687 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 24 Medication Aide/Technician: 4 Registered Nurse: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	24	24	48	10,473	91	100%	9.1
Registered Nurse	18	6	24	4,825	91	100%	9.1
Medication Aide/Technician	5	4	9	1,901	91	100%	8.4
Dietitian	4	0	4	1,328	90	99%	6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,174	65	71%	5.8
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	678	77	85%	5.6
Administrator	2	0	2	594	53	58%	7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	2	7	9	530	49	54%	9
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	437	65	71%	5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	371	74	81%	4.3
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	335	71	78%	4.4
Feeding Assistant	1	0	1	325	44	48%	7.4
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	180	64	70%	2.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	150	33	36%	4.6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	113	15	16%	7.5
Medical Director	2	0	2	66	28	31%	2.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	30	29	32%	1

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Total Health inspections 7

16% below State average

State average: 8.3

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 29

Near State average

State average: 28.1

4.14 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 18 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below State average

State average: 1.6

Serious Health citations 1

41% below State average

State average: 1.7

Moderate Health citations 27

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 03, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 16, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 10, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 10, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

46 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (8.7%)

Medicaid 24 (52.2%)

Private Pay/Other 18 (39.1%)

Specialized Care Beds

22 Total Specialty Beds

44% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

24%

Other Specialized Rehab Beds

20%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.2

Near Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 10.3

Functional decline score 18.6

8% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 20.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.1%

8% above Rhode Island average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.9%

51% below Rhode Island average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.9%

13% above Rhode Island average.

Falls with Major Injury 9.9%

168% above Rhode Island average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.3%

9% below Rhode Island average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.8%

68% above Rhode Island average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Rhode Island average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.8%

8% below Rhode Island average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.4%

1% above Rhode Island average.

Influenza Vaccine 90.7%

5% below Rhode Island average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.9%

27% above Rhode Island average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 54.8%

28% worse than Rhode Island average

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.3%

110% worse than Rhode Island average

Influenza Vaccine 66.1%

15% worse than Rhode Island average

Total fines amount $11K

This home paid 89% less in fines than the state average.

Rhode Island average: $94K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 65% fewer fines than the state average.

Rhode Island average: 2.8

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Rhode Island average: 0.4

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 20, 2023

$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for St Clare – Newport based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 94.5% ↓ 3.7pp vs 2022

Net Income $716,685 ↑ ~$914K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,037,180 ↑ ~$988K vs 2022

Profit Margin 5.0% ↑ 6.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	98.0%	98.5%	97.1%	96.3%	95.0%	97.6%	98.2%	93.1%	91.2%	87.2%	92.4%	98.2%	94.5%
Beds	47	47	47	47	47	47	47	60	60	60	50	50	50
Net Income	$22,893	$105,837	$80,296	-$102,097	-$190,739	$142,626	-$1,811,328	-$1,720,536	-$582,510	$1,218,217	$5,384,845	-$196,901	$716,685
Gross Revenue	$4,839,164	$4,949,809	$5,126,992	$5,151,274	$5,405,059	$5,750,362	$7,283,074	$9,863,231	$10,265,199	$10,512,977	$13,179,221	$14,088,875	$14,425,826
Operating Expenses	$3,972,941	$3,979,632	$4,135,023	$4,376,488	$4,601,119	$5,078,549	$8,476,624	$9,239,526	$9,915,699	$10,572,058	$11,455,662	$11,290,726	$11,516,575
Net Patient Revenue	$3,955,995	$4,037,459	$4,144,921	$4,204,129	$4,250,965	$4,373,093	$5,937,316	$7,554,486	$8,406,327	$8,876,844	$9,407,017	$9,989,925	$10,946,280
Total Payroll	$2,914,872	$2,980,896	$3,148,648	$3,183,074	$3,397,055	$3,664,067	$4,934,384	$6,105,736	$5,762,545	$5,771,555	$6,072,617	$5,049,214	$6,037,180
Profit Margin %	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	-2.0%	-3.5%	2.5%	-24.9%	-17.4%	-5.7%	11.6%	40.9%	-1.4%	5.0%
Medicare %	3.2%	1.5%	2.6%	2.9%	3.4%	2.9%	3.3%	3.0%	4.5%	5.9%	5.7%	12.4%	10.9%
Medicaid %	62.0%	61.0%	69.2%	72.0%	79.1%	67.0%	53.5%	68.4%	45.6%	52.0%	59.2%	46.1%	47.2%
Private %	34.9%	37.5%	28.2%	25.0%	17.5%	30.1%	43.1%	28.6%	49.9%	42.1%	35.0%	41.4%	41.9%
Revenue/Day	$235	$238	$249	$254	$261	$261	$352	$380	$421	$464	$478	$558	$635
Cost/Day	$236	$235	$248	$265	$282	$303	$503	$465	$496	$552	$582	$630	$668
Avg Length of Stay	420.2 days	770.1 days	504.5 days	413.2 days	397.5 days	524.5 days	431.9 days	375.0 days	227.1 days	281.5 days	211.6 days	150.5 days	129.6 days

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

RI Specifics: Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Rhode Island resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

RI Specifics: Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Rhode Island PACE

General: Age 55+, RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

RI Specifics: Operated by PACE Organization of Rhode Island; covers 4 counties (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport).

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

General: Age 65+, RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.

RI Specifics: Administered by Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA); complements Medicaid.

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.

Income Limits (2025): $943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

RI Specifics: Supplement increases to ~$1,275/month total for AL residents; ~50 facilities participate.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, RI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

RI Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Rhode Island LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, RI resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

RI Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid available.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, RI resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

RI Specifics: High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

General: Age 60+, RI resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

RI Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$35,000/year (household).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

RI Specifics: Credit up to $400; local exemptions vary by municipality.

St Clare – Newport

St Clare – Newport is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

St Clare – Newport is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

St Clare – Newport

St Clare – Newport is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

St Clare – Newport is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

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