Serving residents in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, St. Antoine Residence is a nursing home operated by owner Laura Dos Santos. The community provides a full continuum of care. It admits residents for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay or surgery, longer-term nursing care, and specialized memory care. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care costs.
The 180-bed community operates at a moderate occupancy rate of 58%. Residents stay an average of 121 days, including short-term post-acute residents and those in longer-term placements. The facility is organized into distinct neighborhoods. The Villa serves assisted living residents, Primrose Lane provides secure memory care, Easy Street focuses on short-term rehabilitation, and the Residence supports long-term care. The structure matches residents with the setting that best fits their needs.
Staffing follows a 24-hour model. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 38 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide clinical care and daily support. Rehabilitation services and respite care are also available for families who need temporary care while a loved one recovers at home.
The home’s location in North Smithfield is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 5. Most errands and outings require transportation. Dining services focus on nutritious meals prepared and served within the community.
State inspections over the past five years have reviewed areas such as clinical documentation, physician orders, nursing practices, infection control, food safety, and fall prevention. Families considering the community should ask how these programs and procedures are managed daily.
