St Clare – Newport
Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Newport, RI
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St Clare – Newport

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Newport, RI
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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St Clare – Newport accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of St Clare – Newport

Positioned on Spring Street in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island, St. Clare – Newport is a 62-bed nursing home owned by Mary Beth Daigneault. The home has been operating for nine years. It offers moderately walkable access to nearby services and amenities. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care.

Short-term rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility. There are dedicated programs supporting post-acute recovery and skilled nursing care. The home also has a secure memory care unit, expanding the care options available on-site. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes of nursing care each day, including 3 hours and 54 minutes of direct support from nurse aides. The staffing foundation supports the home’s 24-hour operation and consistently attends to resident needs.

The facility has an occupancy rate of 95%. Residents stay an average of 130 days, including people working through rehabilitation and those receiving ongoing skilled nursing care.

State inspections have identified recurring themes involving documentation practices, medication management, and resident safety communication. The home has been responsive to compliance matters between formal inspection cycles. It demonstrates continued attention to these operational areas.

Daily life includes chef-prepared meals made from scratch in the on-site kitchen, bringing variety and quality to dining. Residents can use the rehabilitation center for therapy, swim in the saltwater pool, visit the salon or massage therapy services, and participate in religious services. Housekeeping and laundry support are also provided.

For families and residents, the downtown Newport location offers cultural amenities and easy pedestrian access to the surrounding neighborhood.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 37m per day
Rank #13 / 56Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 56 homes in Rhode Island. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Rhode Island average, with a ranking across 56 Rhode Island facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 54m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
130 days
Bed community size
62-bed community Rank #87 / 109Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 109 homes in Rhode Island. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #53 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 89 homes in Rhode Island. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #34 / 118Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 118 homes in Rhode Island. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Rhode Island facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #9 / 63Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 63 homes in Rhode Island. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Rhode Island average, with its Statewide rank out of 63. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Rhode Island average: 83.7%
Occupied beds
59 / 62
Average occupied beds in Rhode Island homes 95 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 15, 2016
License NumberALR01494
CMS Certification Number415111

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameLaura Dos Santos

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Secure Memory Care

Contact Information

Fax(401) 849-5780

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age18
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Salon
Rehabilitation Center
Salt Water Pool
Massage Therapy
Religious Services

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Inspection History

In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 8 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Rhode Island state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Rhode Island state average
Overall vs. RI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Rhode Island average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per year (76% below)
Latest Inspection April 24, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityRI Averagevs. RI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 834 This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (8 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 76% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 1.66.8 This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (1.6 vs. RI avg 6.8).↓ 76% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 24, 2025 complaint investigation found four deficiencies related to wound care, resident records, and failure to notify responsible parties of falls and injuries.
  • January 26, 2024 survey identified three deficiencies including missing nurse reviews every 90 days, outdated service plans, and expired or unlabeled medications.
  • Multiple complaint investigations in 2024 found no deficiencies, showing some compliance between surveys despite recurring documentation and medication management issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 7

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
29 Rank #34 / 58Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 58 homes in Rhode Island. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Rhode Island State average, with a ranking across all 58 RI facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4.14 Rank #44 / 58Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 58 homes in Rhode Island. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Rhode Island mean across 58 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 29 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
1
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

27 moderate citations State average: N/A

1 minor citation State average: N/A
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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 115
Employees 74
Contractors 41
Staff to resident ratio 2.50 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 33
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 23,641

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 11 total: 10 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 9 total: 2 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 57 total: 26 full-time employees and 31 contractors. 57
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8.3%

1,970 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 31 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant26315711,30692100%9
Registered Nurse101114,37892100%9.2
Medication Aide/Technician7071,8608896%9.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist7071,4317582%6.3
Dietitian3031,1357885%6.6
Licensed Practical Nurse2797636571%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide2026296874%6.4
Administrator2025786368%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023858188%3.6
Mental Health Service Worker1013194347%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist2022806267%4.4
Other Dietary Services Staff1012485054%5
Physical Therapy Assistant4041554751%3.2
Qualified Social Worker303915257%1.7
Medical Director202542729%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant022313134%1
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 96%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 82%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 85%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 71%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
2 Administrator
% of Days 68%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 88%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 47%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 54%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 51%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 57%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 29%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 34%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $11K Rank #1 / 58Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 58 homes in Rhode Island. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Rhode Island average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 58 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
89% lower than State average

State average: $94K

Number of fines 1
65% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $11K
State average $94K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.2
In line with State average

State average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.6
8% better than State average

State average: 20.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.1%
8% worse than State average

State average: 19.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.9%
51% better than State average

State average: 18.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.9%
13% worse than State average

State average: 22.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.9%
168% worse than State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.3%
9% better than State average

State average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.8%
68% worse than State average

State average: 2.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.9%
27% worse than State average

State average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 13.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.8%
8% better than State average

State average: 21.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4%
In line with State average

State average: 93.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.7%
5% worse than State average

State average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 54.8%
28% worse than State average

State average: 76.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.3%
110% worse than State average

State average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.1%
15% worse than State average

State average: 78.2%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 46
Medicare
4
8.7% of residents
Medicaid
24
52.2% of residents
Private pay or other
18
39.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.9M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$570.3K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$10.9M Rank #22 / 60Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 60 homes in Rhode Island. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Rhode Island average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$570.3K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.3M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #46 / 60Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 60 homes in Rhode Island. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Rhode Island average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.9M 45.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #60 / 60Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 60 homes in Rhode Island. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Rhode Island average. Well-run Rhode Island facilities typically land around 60–70% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$11.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
126 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 56%
Private pay 44%
Medicaid 1%
Discharges
133 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 50%
Private pay 41%
Medicaid 9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Clare – Newport

Who is the owner of St Clare – Newport?

St Clare – Newport is legally operated by Laura Dos Santos.

Is St Clare – Newport in a walkable area?

St Clare – Newport has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of St Clare – Newport?

According to RI state health department records, St Clare – Newport's license number is ALR01494.

What is the occupancy rate at St Clare – Newport?

St Clare – Newport's occupancy is 95%.

Does St Clare – Newport operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

St Clare – Newport is registered as a non-profit in RI.

How many beds does St Clare – Newport have?

St Clare – Newport has 62 beds.

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