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Best Nursing Homes in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 62 nursing homes in Rhode Island using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rhode Island. 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: 3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rhode Island. 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: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rhode Island. 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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The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.

CMS & RI Dept. of Health data

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
East Providence (Six Corners)
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 106
Rank #81 / 109
--
3.96
Facility 3.96
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #25 / 56
-17%-1%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #9 / 58
2.8
Facility 2.8
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #9 / 58
-62-
81
Facility 81
RI AVG 47
Rank #15 / 119
Kevin Ryan
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #41 / 60
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #48 / 60
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #49 / 60
415083
Tockwotton on the Waterfront
NH
AL
HOS
MC
SNF
East Providence (Waterfront Drive)
117
Facility 117
RI AVG 106
Rank #47 / 109
--
5.14
Facility 5.14
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #5 / 56
+8%+28%
$8.6k
Facility $8.6k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #17 / 58
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #5 / 58
3.0
Facility 3.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #16 / 58
150-
59
Facility 59
RI AVG 47
Rank #47 / 119
Gregory Allen
$16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #11 / 60
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #17 / 60
40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #55 / 60
415113
Grandview Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Cumberland (Valley Falls)
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 106
Rank #75 / 109
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #9 / 55
+19%
3.60
Facility 3.60
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #40 / 56
+45%-10%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
31
Facility 31
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #36 / 58
3.4
Facility 3.4
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #23 / 58
168-
71
Facility 71
RI AVG 47
Rank #31 / 119
Angela Hebert
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #34 / 60
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #40 / 60
57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #44 / 60
415020
Briarcliffe Manor
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Johnston
122
Facility 122
RI AVG 106
Rank #39 / 109
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #16 / 55
+15%
5.11
Facility 5.11
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #5 / 56
-28%+27%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #3 / 58
2.5
Facility 2.5
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #7 / 58
-111A+
38
Facility 38
RI AVG 47
Rank #67 / 119
Geriatric Centers Of North America Inc
$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #24 / 60
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #15 / 60
79.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 79.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #9 / 60
415012
Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence
NH
AL
Pawtucket (Woodlawn)
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 106
Rank #108 / 109
--
7.87
Facility 7.87
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #1 / 56
+90%+96%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #1 / 58
2.0
Facility 2.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #2 / 58
-33-
81
Facility 81
RI AVG 47
Rank #15 / 119
Mary Mcphillips
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #50 / 60
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #55 / 60
95.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 95.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #58 / 60
415073
The Cedars
NH
HC
MC
RC
SNF
Cranston
156
Facility 156
RI AVG 106
Rank #20 / 109
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #8 / 55
+20%
4.61
Facility 4.61
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #13 / 56
-16%+15%
$14.4k
Facility $14.4k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #23 / 58
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #19 / 58
3.7
Facility 3.7
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #30 / 58
1148A+
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 47
Rank #85 / 119
Susan Pezzelli Whipple
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #5 / 60
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #7 / 60
75.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 75.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #45 / 60
415032
Avalon Nursing Home
NH
Warwick (Stokes Street)
31
Facility 31
RI AVG 106
Rank #106 / 109
96.8%
Facility 96.8%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #4 / 55
+22%
4.84
Facility 4.84
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #10 / 56
+23%+21%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
25
Facility 25
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #27 / 58
5.0
Facility 5.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #53 / 58
130A+
47
Facility 47
RI AVG 47
Rank #62 / 119
David Kowalik---415060
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Riverside
69
Facility 69
RI AVG 106
Rank #80 / 109
98.6%
Facility 98.6%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #2 / 55
+25%
6.22
Facility 6.22
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #2 / 56
+19%+55%
$40.3k
Facility $40.3k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #32 / 58
19
Facility 19
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #16 / 58
3.2
Facility 3.2
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #22 / 58
168A+
36
Facility 36
RI AVG 47
Rank #71 / 119
Barry Zeltzer
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #49 / 60
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #41 / 60
83.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 83.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #7 / 60
415002
Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Central Falls
62
Facility 62
RI AVG 106
Rank #86 / 109
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #31 / 55
+6%
3.83
Facility 3.83
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #33 / 56
-61%-5%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #29 / 58
4.3
Facility 4.3
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #48 / 58
-52A+
91
Facility 91
RI AVG 47
Rank #4 / 119
Mansion, Inc
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #58 / 60
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #58 / 60
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #10 / 60
415097
Kent Regency Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Warwick
153
Facility 153
RI AVG 106
Rank #22 / 109
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #27 / 55
+9%
2.85
Facility 2.85
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #54 / 56
+14%-29%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #19 / 58
2.4
Facility 2.4
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #6 / 58
-132-
21
Facility 21
RI AVG 47
Rank #92 / 119
Genesis Ri Holdings LLC
$19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #3 / 60
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #5 / 60
46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #52 / 60
415009
Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
SNF
Providence (Upper South Providence)
120
Facility 120
RI AVG 106
Rank #42 / 109
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #13 / 55
+17%
5.09
Facility 5.09
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #5 / 56
-1%+27%
$85.7k
Facility $85.7k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #44 / 58
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #4 / 58
2.3
Facility 2.3
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #4 / 58
4111A+
77
Facility 77
RI AVG 47
Rank #21 / 119
Norma Owens
$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #13 / 60
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #20 / 60
70.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #57 / 60
415091
Alpine Nursing Home Inc
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Coventry
60
Facility 60
RI AVG 106
Rank #88 / 109
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #5 / 55
+22%
4.45
Facility 4.45
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #18 / 56
+52%+11%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #5 / 58
4.0
Facility 4.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 58
158C+
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 47
Rank #111 / 119
Rodney Gauvin
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #55 / 60
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #52 / 60
69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #13 / 60
415089
John Clarke Senior Living
NH
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Middletown (Newport East)
60
Facility 60
RI AVG 106
Rank #88 / 109
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #14 / 55
+16%
3.66
Facility 3.66
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #38 / 56
+30%-9%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #2 / 58
1.5
Facility 1.5
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 58
155-
34
Facility 34
RI AVG 47
Rank #73 / 119
Joan Woods
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #48 / 60
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #50 / 60
69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #40 / 60
415076
Warren Operations Ri LLC DBA Warren Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Warren
63
Facility 63
RI AVG 106
Rank #85 / 109
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #40 / 55
-2%
3.15
Facility 3.15
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #50 / 56
+26%-21%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #13 / 58
3.4
Facility 3.4
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #23 / 58
-49-
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 47
Rank #114 / 119
Susan Dufresne
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #52 / 60
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #49 / 60
57%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #18 / 60
415068
Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
North Kingstown
120
Facility 120
RI AVG 106
Rank #42 / 109
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
RI AVG 79.1
Rank #43 / 55
-2%
3.81
Facility 3.81
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #33 / 56
-29%-5%
$14.4k
Facility $14.4k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #23 / 58
20
Facility 20
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #17 / 58
2.9
Facility 2.9
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #13 / 58
293-
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 47
Rank #118 / 119
-
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #28 / 60
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #37 / 60
51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #47 / 60
415071
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Overview of Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Eastgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of the trusted nursing homes in East Providence. The dedicated team of professionals approaches their service with the understanding that their residents need a sense of safety and wellness– both physically and emotionally. A rehabilitation, short-term care, and long-term nursing home, the community inspires residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment.

Eastgate’s recovery experience is centered on skilled nursing, wellness, and therapy. Residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities.

Contact Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Tockwotton on the Waterfront

At Tockwotton on the Waterfront in Rhode Island, seniors can expect exceptional surroundings and premium care. Their team of trusted professionals understands the ins and outs of aging, providing seniors with a vibrant life and exemplary opportunities for growth in their golden years. Offering assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, they have been positively impacting seniors’ lives for 156 years. They are determined to elevate lives day in and day out, making it their priority to restore dignity, love, and joy to seniors’ lives.

The home provides rich amenities such as a library, theater room, fitness center, media room, gardens, alfresco dining, and much more. They also have scheduled transportation and weekly housekeeping with changing of linens and bath towels. Residents can also opt for medication packages, personal care, special diets, and nutritional counseling. With Tockwotton on the Waterfront, seniors can enjoy a worry-free and fulfilling life surrounded by exceptional care and enriching opportunities.

Contact Tockwotton on the Waterfront

Overview of Grandview Center

Grandview Center offers a skilled team of licensed nurses  and therapy, rehabilitation staff to provide the highest level of care at this long term nursing home in Cumberland, Rhode Island.  On top of quality living assistance, the professional staff will welcome each new resident through the transition from home to, ensuring they enter the community as comfortable as possible.

Individualized treatment plans are bolstered by cultural, educational, and recreational activities to add fun and excitement to each day, allowing residents to not be made to feel listless but active and engaged in their golden years. Grandview Center is a prime, skilled nursing home nearby Pawtucket; a short 11-minute drive away.

Contact Grandview Center

Overview of Briarcliffe Manor

Briarcliffe Manor is a skilled nursing facility in Johnston, Rhode Island, offering short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and supportive independent living as part of the Briarcliffe Campus. The 122-bed facility is privately owned and operated by Geriatric Centers of North America Inc. Across inspections since 2021, Briarcliffe Manor recorded 18 total deficiencies, 47% fewer than the Rhode Island average of 34. There were no fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or license actions. The most recent annual survey, conducted in February 2025, found no health deficiencies. Earlier substantiated complaints involved MRSA infection-control failures and food-service issues; both were corrected and confirmed during follow-up. The facility holds a 5-star CMS overall rating, driven in large part by its Health Inspection score, which ranks 87.3% above the Rhode Island average. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, 25% above the Rhode Island mean of 4 hours and 6 minutes, placing Briarcliffe 5th among 56 Rhode Island skilled nursing facilities. Physical therapist staffing is double the state average, reflecting the facility’s rehabilitation orientation. The facility provides occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, and dedicated dietary support. The occupancy rate is 91%, above the Rhode Island average of 83.7%, and it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For short-stay residents, 75.6% leave at or above the expected level of self-care, which is 41% higher than the state figure. Rehospitalization rates are 19.3%, compared with a state rate of 25.1%. The facility’s rehabilitation depth and memory care capacity fit residents pursuing post-acute recovery or those requiring structured dementia programming in Providence County.

Contact Briarcliffe Manor

Overview of Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence

Amidst the challenges one faces in the later years of life, many find much reprieve and respite in the form of faith. So if an equally blended approach of spiritual and medical are what you’re looking for, then look no further than Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence. This nursing home facility provides skilled nursing and assisted living along with a full-time chaplain, daily Mass and rosary, and regular sacraments, for continuum of care.

With a beautiful chapel centered in the community, residents can rest and relax in privacy as all living quarters are single occupancy, and have private bathrooms. A full-service dining area, illuminated sunrooms, serene gardens, a library, coffee shop, and hair salon, are all available to residents, on top of comprehensive care including therapies, rehab, medical, dental, eye care, and nonrestrictive visiting hours at the discretion of residents, for family and friends.

Contact Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence

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.

Contact The Cedars

Overview of Avalon Nursing Home

Avalon Nursing Home is a trusted and established nursing care facility located in Warwick, Rhode Island. This assisted living community is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its senior residents. They pride themselves on maintaining a safe environment and have a team of compassionate and reliable staff members who are always available 24/7.

Avalon Nursing Home ensures that only the most qualified and caring caregivers are selected. Each caregiver is carefully matched with residents based on their specific needs and preferences. Creating a warm and welcoming environment is a top priority and they understand the importance of making residents feel comfortable and cared for, and strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere at all times. 

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Overview of Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Hattie Ide Chaffe is where a vibrant lifestyle surrounds its residents. The non-profit skilled nursing community creates an open space for seniors to live on their terms and where dedicated professionals are more than willing to follow through with the resident’s needs– whatever they may be. Seniors are encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle where endless possibilities await exploring.

Hattie Ide’s results-driven approach is centered on meeting the holistic wellness of each resident. Seniors can immerse themselves in comprehensive services that help with recovery and relaxation– specialized programs, social activities, and professional rehabilitative services for short-term respite stays. 

Contact Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Overview of Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been a trusted provider of elderly care in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Their experienced healthcare team is dedicated to restoring each resident to their maximum function through evidence-based practices.

Whether it’s short-term rehabilitation after hospitalization or long-term stays for chronic health issues, the Mansion offers comprehensive care services tailored to meet individual needs. Additionally, they have been providing respite services for temporary assistance for over 65 years, making a positive impact on the community they serve.

Contact Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Kent Regency Center

Situated in Warwick, Rhode Island, Kent Regency Center is a reputable assisted living community that provides exceptional skilled nursing, medical, and rehabilitative care to its patients and residents.

With a dedicated team of Clinical Care Professionals, their main focus is to design and implement personalized care programs that promote recovery and enhance overall well-being. Whether residents require short-term stay or an extended period of care, Kent Regency Center is committed to delivering high-quality services that cater to each individual’s unique needs.

Contact Kent Regency Center

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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Rhode Island

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 62 nursing homes in Rhode Island. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Rhode Island?

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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island?

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.