Best Nursing Homes in Cranston, RI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Cranston, RI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in RI
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cranston, RI. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cranston, RI. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cranston, RI. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Rhode Island average is: 64.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
The Cedars
NH
HC
MC
RC
SNF
Cranston
156
Facility 156
RI AVG 106
Rank #20 / 109
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #8 / 52
+14%
4.95
Facility 4.95
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #7 / 55
-16%+23%
$14.4k
Facility $14.4k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #23 / 57
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #19 / 57
3.7
Facility 3.7
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #29 / 57
1148A+
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 48
Rank #85 / 117
Susan Pezzelli Whipple
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $11.4M
Rank #7 / 55
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $7.0M
Rank #2 / 55
75.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 75.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 64.3%
Rank #13 / 55
415032
Cra-Mar Meadows
NH
SNF
Hope
41
Facility 41
RI AVG 106
Rank #100 / 109
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #26 / 52
+5%
3.61
Facility 3.61
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #30 / 55
+27%-10%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 57
33
Facility 33
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #39 / 57
8.3
Facility 8.3
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #57 / 57
-36-
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 48
Rank #106 / 117
Scott Grzych
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $11.4M
Rank #55 / 55
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $7.0M
Rank #55 / 55
62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 64.3%
Rank #27 / 55
415066
Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Coventry (Arkwright)
190
Facility 190
RI AVG 106
Rank #5 / 109
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2.94
Facility 2.94
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #53 / 55
-9%-27%
$71.5k
Facility $71.5k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #38 / 57
45
Facility 45
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #48 / 57
3.8
Facility 3.8
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #31 / 57
124-
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 48
Rank #88 / 117
Gretchen Sechio
$21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $11.4M
Rank #3 / 55
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $7.0M
Rank #7 / 55
47.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 64.3%
Rank #48 / 55
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every RI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Cranston.

Overview of The Cedars

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, The Cedars is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of person-centered transitional care, benefiting well over 1200 individuals each year. Building upon their 50-year legacy, The Cedars has emerged as the embodiment of their expanded services, now encompassing Cedar Home Health.

Since its inception in 1970, The Cedars has consistently embraced change and actively pursued opportunities for growth, learning, and enhanced service offerings. Today, whether serving within the hospital or extending care to homes, The Cedars proudly places every patient and resident at the forefront of their attention, reaffirming their commitment to compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.

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Overview of Cra-Mar Meadows

Experience excellent care services within a home-like environment, with Cra-Mar Meadows, a reliable senior living community in the area of Hope, RI, offering skilled nursing, short-term, and long-term rehabilitation services. Dedicated to helping residents recover from their injury or hospitalization, the community provides a reliable team trained to provide specialized assistance and support to residents. Offering an array of carefully-curated accommodations that foster an intimate environment, the community allows for a truly personalized and focused care.

As a family-owned and operated community, Cra-Mar Meadows guarantees residents are provided with services that focus on their well-being with a personal touch of having strong connections between the residents and their caregivers. The community’s finely manicured surroundings further enhance the tranquil atmosphere, creating an ideal setting for those seeking personalized care in a peaceful, scenic setting. With Cra-Mar Meadows, residents are sure to experience the lifestyle and support they want and deserve.

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Overview of Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Offering nursing home care in Cranston, Rhode Island, Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is an assisted living community known for its devoted team of compassionate physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Their collective mission is to elevate and enrich the quality of life for each senior resident under their care. Their unwavering dedication extends to addressing all patients’ and residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare and well-being.

Contact Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Overview of Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living is thoughtfully designed to provide an enriching, respectful, culturally sensitive, and secure assisted living environment. It is tailored to nurture and support the evolving needs of residents facing various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and more. They seamlessly blend the comforting ambiance of a home both in its exterior and interior design, extending its warm welcome to families from New England and beyond.

Briarcliffe Gardens is dedicated to incorporating a therapeutic approach through its Program for Daily Living™, ensuring residents receive personalized and compassionate care. As a privately owned establishment, Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living prides itself on being a State-of-the-Art Memory Care Assisted Living Residences™ conveniently located just 10 minutes west of Providence, Rhode Island. This commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of their services, providing residents with the highest standard of memory care.

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Overview of Budlong Manor

Budlong Manor offers skilled nursing care and assisted living services on Arthur Street in Cranston, Rhode Island. The property utilizes an internal elevator within its multi-floor structure, allowing residents to travel between their rooms and the shared therapy spaces without using stairs. The facility provides a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care, accepting Medicare and Medicaid depending on the specific stay requirements.

The clinical team provides 24-hour skilled nursing attention alongside daily assistance with personal care tasks. The building sits less than a mile from University Neurology Hospital, making it easy to coordinate specialized medical trips. The area has a walkability score of 70 out of 100, which means the area is highly walkable, so visitors and mobile residents can easily access nearby shops and services on foot.

Prospective residents checking out regional nursing or assisted living options can call the administrative desk to verify open beds. Scheduling a tour to view the building layout is an excellent way to see the rehabilitation equipment, look over the room options, and get details on insurance coverage rules.

Contact Budlong Manor

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Cranston, RI

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Rhode Island?

Assisted living in Rhode Island is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Rhode Island Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Rhode Island Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 5 nursing homes in Cranston, RI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Cranston, RI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Cranston, RI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Cranston, RI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.