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Our editorial team analyzed 66 nursing homes in RI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in RI
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.
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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every RI nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 66 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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.
Briarcliffe Manor is a nursing home located at 49 Old Pocasset Road in Johnston, Rhode Island. The community is owned by Geriatric Centers Of North America Inc and is led by administrator Akshay Talwar, who oversees day-to-day operations and care delivery. It’s built around hands-on clinical support paired with rehabilitation programming for residents recovering from a hospital stay as well as those needing longer-term nursing care.
The community has 122 beds and runs at about 91 percent occupancy, reflecting steady demand from the surrounding area. Nursing coverage is a central feature here: residents receive roughly 5 hours and 6 minutes of total nursing care each day, including about 43 minutes from registered nurses, around 3 hours and 11 minutes from nurse aides, and about 31 minutes from LPNs and LVNs. That layered staffing model gives residents access to a range of clinical support throughout the day.
Briarcliffe Manor offers rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab for residents recovering from surgery or a hospital stay, along with memory care assisted living and supportive independent living options for residents whose needs vary. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover both a short-term rehab stay and ongoing nursing care.
The facility sits in a somewhat walkable part of Johnston, with a Walk Score of 38, meaning a few nearby errands can be handled on foot but most trips will call for a car. That makes the location practical for family members driving in from surrounding towns to visit.
State inspection reports for Briarcliffe Manor have centered on life safety systems, such as fire alarm and egress equipment, along with an infection control matter that was reviewed and addressed. Families touring the community may want to ask staff how these areas are monitored day to day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overview of Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
On Borden Street in Providence’s Upper South Providence neighborhood, a mile from the city center, Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been operating since 1874. That is one of the longest institutional histories in Rhode Island long-term care, and it shows up in an established structure: 120 beds, a 93% occupancy rate with 111 beds currently filled, and an average stay of 123 days. Executive Director Julie Richard leads the facility, which accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The Walk Score of 77 puts the neighborhood firmly in very walkable territory.
Short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care both have a place here, as does memory care. CMS Facility Characteristics counts 108 current residents.
Staffing data from CMS shows total nursing hours at 5 hours 5 minutes per resident per day, with RN coverage at 57 minutes. A state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program runs on-site, which is worth noting: it indicates the facility is investing in developing its own care workforce rather than relying entirely on external hiring. An Active Resident Council and a Residents Group are both in place.
State inspections have addressed areas spanning care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, and fall and injury prevention. These themes are common across long-term care, and their presence reflects the range of regulatory attention this type of facility typically draws over a multi-year inspection history.
Steere House is a high-occupancy, century-old nursing and memory care facility in urban Providence, with full Medicare and Medicaid certification and a resident population that spans short rehabilitation stays through long-term care.
Kent Regency Center is a nursing home in Warwick, RI offering hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care support comfort-focused needs. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, making the community potentially suitable for someone who needs skilled nursing, comfort-focused support, or temporary care.
The home has 153 beds, a larger community size associated with more residents, more staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 2h 58m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time allocated per resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.
Pets are allowed, so residents may have the option to keep a pet at the community. Stella Moran serves as administrator.
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.
John Clarke Senior Living offers independent living, memory care, respite care, and nursing home care, including skilled nursing, in Middletown, Rhode Island. Independent living provides private apartments without daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
John Clarke Senior Living opened in 1980 and has 60 beds. Joan M. Woods operates the community, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public or personal payment routes depending on the care arrangement.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant-style setting, while the covered patio, pergola, bocce court, and putting green provide outdoor places for dining or recreation.
A hair salon lets residents receive salon services on site, and chaplain services provide on-site religious support. Transportation to local attractions allows residents to attend those outings without arranging their own ride.
The area has a Walk Score of 34, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive would generally need transportation for errands.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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 66 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.
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