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Overview of Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of North Kingston, Rhode Island, Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a distinguished senior care provider that offers comprehensive clinical service, including respite stays, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing care. The community takes on a well-rounded approach to care and care plans, with members of each resident’s care team working closely to provide individual and focused attention. Lakeside’s convenient location provides immediate access to local hospitals, as well as emergency care, should it be required, providing residents peace of mind.

Helping residents to maintain an active and engaged lifestyle, Lakeside conducts an array of social and recreational activities and programs, overseen by their dedicated activities director. The community also provides multiple additional services that enhance the wellbeing of their residents, including dental care, podiatry care, ophthalmology care, mental health care, and more. With their comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as their state of the art rehabilitation gym, residents are sure to recover their strengths and get back to doing the things they love as quickly as possible.

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Overview of Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

On Elmwood Avenue in Providence’s West End, 1.5 miles from the city center, Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 70-bed facility that covers nursing home, hospice, memory, and palliative care on one campus. The neighborhood is genuinely walkable, with a Walk Score of 80. Ninety percent of beds are currently occupied, and the average resident stay runs 102 days, a number that reflects a population mixing longer-term care with some shorter clinical stays.

Erica Lewis administers the facility. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, covering the full range of standard coverage pathways.

An Alzheimer’s care unit is part of the campus structure, alongside the nursing home. For families managing a cognitive diagnosis alongside other care needs, having both under one roof simplifies placement decisions. CMS-confirmed programs include an Active Resident Council, a Residents Group, and a state-approved nurse aide training program that runs on-site.

Staffing figures from CMS put total nursing hours at 4 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. RN coverage runs at 40 minutes daily, and nurse aide hours at 2 hours 22 minutes. State inspections have historically focused on medication management, infection prevention and control, and resident rights. These are common regulatory areas across long-term care, and their appearance here should be read as context rather than a signal.

Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a small, fully occupied, urban nursing facility that accepts all three major payer types and serves residents across nursing care, memory care, hospice, and palliative care in a walkable Providence neighborhood.

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Overview of Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Pascoag, RI. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 100 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single room rather than a shared room. Long Term Nursing Care supports residents who need ongoing nursing support, while rehabilitation services can help a resident recover or maintain function during a stay. The community opened in 1957.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment paths based on eligibility and available resources. Total nurse staffing is 3h 40m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Lori Pendleton serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 53 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, some independent errands may be possible, while other outings may require a car or ride. The combination of multiple care levels and respite care may suit a resident whose needs may grow over time or whose usual caregiver needs a short break.

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Overview of St Antoine Residence

With a 180-bed capacity, St. Antoine Residence offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Residents can access care around the clock with 24-hour staffing available. Moreover, the community’s multiple levels of care allow residents to stay even when their needs grow.

The residence’s named programs include Assisted Living, called The Villa, Secure Memory Care, called Primrose Lane, Short-Term Rehab, called Easy Street, and Long-Term Care, called The Residence. Through this wide range of care, the community can accommodate older adults living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, those recovering after an illness or injury, and those who require ongoing clinical oversight. Furthermore, older adults seeking a short-term stay, particularly to give their primary caregivers time away, are welcome with respite care.

Administered by Garrett Sullivan, the community sits on a 30-acre wooded lot with landscaped grounds, giving residents outdoor areas within the property. Religious services are available for those who wish to attend. It has 104 beds occupied, indicating a 58% occupancy.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use public coverage or their own funds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time available to each resident.

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Overview of Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Bethany Home of Rhode Island, a nursing home located in Providence, RI, also offers skilled nursing and respite services. Skilled nursing provides licensed nurses in the facility around the clock. Respite provides families a brief stay when their usual caregiver is away on a trip or recovering.

Featuring 33 beds, it provides a smaller environment for those who enjoy a more intimate home. Short-term rehabilitation provides a brief residence for recovery during rehabilitation. The house also features a salon and an outdoor garden for relaxation.

Payment may be through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. Medicare covers brief skilled stays that occur after a hospital admission, and Medicaid can assist when savings no longer cover an extended stay. Every resident receives 5 hours and 5 minutes of daily nurse staffing, with Stephanie Igoe serving as the administrator.

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Overview of Brentwood Nursing Home

Operating for 52 years, Brentwood Nursing Home is a nursing home in Warwick, Rhode Island, providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, hospice, and recovery services. This 96-bed community maintains a 92% occupancy rate, with a variety of private rooms in a car-dependent location on Post Road.

Older adults receive care from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and other trained staff, with daily nursing support averaging 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident. Therapy and rehabilitation services are also available to help individuals regain strength and independence following surgery or hospitalization.

On-site laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, physician, and podiatry services are available, along with a full dietary department that oversees meal preparation. Moreover, a beauty salon, resident council, arts and crafts, games, entertainment, excursions, religious services, and other social activities promote comfort and engagement. The community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.

Physician communication, nursing practices, food and environmental safety, and resident monitoring are among the concerns identified through state inspections. Corrective actions were implemented, and follow-up reviews confirmed compliance.

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Overview of Holiday Retirement Home

Holiday Retirement Home operates out of Manville, RI, with independent living, assisted living, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing on the license. Bathing, dressing, and taking medication on time are where assisted living helps, but the resident’s apartment otherwise remains their own. Independent living pairs private quarters with community services and attaches no daily care to any of it.

Licensed nursing holds the floor around the clock across residential and skilled tracks. Short stays cover the clock across the residential and skilled tracks. Short stays cover the stretch when a usual caregiver is traveling, recovering, or briefly out of reach. Rehabilitation services, short-term rehabilitation included, carry a temporary recovery period after illness or injury.

A spread like that suits a resident whose support needs may shift. The home has 170 beds. Staff log 4 hours and 46 minutes per resident, every day.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and pets are allowed here. A Walk Score of 63 puts a few destinations in range and leaves the rest to a car. That is the practical shape of a week once somebody has given up driving. Gregory Chopoorian operates the home.

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Overview of Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a nursing home in East Providence, RI, offering skilled nursing care, short term rehabilitation, long term care, and respite stays. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site, while short term rehabilitation supports recovery after an illness or injury. Respite stays give a family a short term care option when the usual caregiver needs time away, and long term care serves residents who need ongoing nursing support.

The community has 132 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the amount of daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Rehabilitation services and a wellness center are available on site, so residents can receive therapy and use wellness resources without arranging transportation elsewhere. Residents may also spend time in the hair salon, outdoor patio with music, library, and sitting room. Restaurant style dining rooms serve three daily meals, including seasonal specialties. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community.

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Overview of Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Located in the animated city of Providence, Rhode Island, the Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing stands as an exceptional community, brimming with innovation and a genuine sense of belonging. Bannister Center is adept at catering to the intricacies of subacute care, complex medical conditions, and cardiac rehabilitation, employing advanced techniques and modalities to ensure holistic well-being. Their tight-knit care staff is further complemented by the presence of clinical specialists on-site. 
Within the warm embrace of the Bannister Center, residents are welcomed into a world of comfort and hospitality. The inviting community lounge serves as a hub of connection, fostering meaningful relationships and moments of shared joy. Additionally, the introduction of culinary therapy adds a delightful dimension, tantalizing residents’ taste buds and inviting them to savor the pleasures of food in a therapeutic and engaging manner. By harmonizing cutting-edge therapies with a warm and inclusive atmosphere, the Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing endeavors to redefine the boundaries of senior care. 

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Overview of Berkshire Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Berkshire Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Providence, Rhode Island, in the Wanskuck neighborhood. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With 220 beds, the home accommodates a larger resident population, along with more staff and usually more programming. The community opened in 1995.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support a temporary stay focused on recovery, while respite care can give a family caregiver time away from their usual responsibilities. A secured dementia unit provides a supervised setting for residents living with dementia. The adult behavioral unit serves residents who need that specialized environment. These services may make Berkshire Place a good fit for someone needing skilled nursing, recovery support, temporary respite, or secured dementia care.

Residents can spend time in the courtyard and patio, take part in activities, programs, and outings, and use transportation for community needs. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Amanda Thompson serves as the administrator.

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Nursing Homes in Rhode Island at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.9/ 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: 3.3/ 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: 2.8/ 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