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Best Nursing Homes in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 64 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Rhode Island

The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.

54 facilities compared · CMS & RI Dept. of Health data

Brentwood Nursing Home
NH
HC
Warwick (Chepiwanoxet)
96
Facility 96
RI AVG 107
Rank #60 / 109
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #16 / 63
+9%
4.26
Facility 4.26
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #19 / 56
-35%+6%
$82.5k
Facility $82.5k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #42 / 58
32
Facility 32
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #39 / 58
4.0
Facility 4.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 58
182C+
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 47
Rank #89 / 118
Matthew Maisen Administrator
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #40 / 60
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #43 / 60
56%
Facility 56%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #36 / 60
415061
Greenwood Center
NH
HC
PC
RC
Warwick (Main Avenue)
130
Facility 130
RI AVG 107
Rank #32 / 109
--
3.27
Facility 3.27
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #48 / 56
+14%-19%
$148.6k
Facility $148.6k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #47 / 58
36
Facility 36
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #45 / 58
4.0
Facility 4.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 58
32-
58
Facility 58
RI AVG 47
Rank #47 / 118
Harborside Health I LLC
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #14 / 60
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #13 / 60
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #42 / 60
415008
Tockwotton on the Waterfront
NH
AL
HC
MC
NC
East Providence (Waterfront Drive)
117
Facility 117
RI AVG 107
Rank #48 / 109
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #7 / 63
+15%
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 #46 / 118
Gregory Allen
$16.7M
Facility $16.7M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #11 / 60
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #18 / 60
40.2%
Facility 40.2%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #55 / 60
415113
Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
NC
PC
East Providence (Six Corners)
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 107
Rank #82 / 109
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #27 / 63
+4%
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 / 118
Kevin Ryan
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #41 / 60
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #48 / 60
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #49 / 60
415083
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
PC
Providence (West End)
70
Facility 70
RI AVG 107
Rank #80 / 109
89.8%
Facility 89.8%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #20 / 63
+7%
4.25
Facility 4.25
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #19 / 56
+55%+6%
$0
Facility $0
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #1 / 58
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #11 / 58
3.8
Facility 3.8
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #32 / 58
-65-
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 47
Rank #17 / 118
Kenneth Delisi
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #45 / 60
$5.2M
Facility $5.2M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #47 / 60
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #23 / 60
415072
Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
NH
AL
HC
MC
East Providence (Ingrams Corner)
132
Facility 132
RI AVG 107
Rank #30 / 109
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #14 / 63
+11%
3.23
Facility 3.23
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #50 / 56
-20%-19%
$20.6k
Facility $20.6k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #26 / 58
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #22 / 58
4.0
Facility 4.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 58
4117-
54
Facility 54
RI AVG 47
Rank #52 / 118
Athena Health Care Systems Ri LLC
$11.3M
Facility $11.3M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #17 / 60
$8.4M
Facility $8.4M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #29 / 60
74.8%
Facility 74.8%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #59 / 60
415042
Kent Regency Center
NH
HC
PC
RC
Warwick
153
Facility 153
RI AVG 107
Rank #22 / 109
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #29 / 63
+3%
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
-144-
21
Facility 21
RI AVG 47
Rank #91 / 118
Genesis Ri Holdings LLC
$19.9M
Facility $19.9M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #3 / 60
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #5 / 60
46.8%
Facility 46.8%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #52 / 60
415009
Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence
NH
AL
Pawtucket (Woodlawn)
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 107
Rank #108 / 109
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #37 / 63
-3%
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 / 118
Mary Mcphillips
$4.1M
Facility $4.1M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #50 / 60
$4.0M
Facility $4.0M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #55 / 60
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #58 / 60
415073
Orchard View Manor
NH
HC
MC
NC
RC
East Providence (Riverside)
166
Facility 166
RI AVG 107
Rank #15 / 109
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #51 / 63
-10%
3.79
Facility 3.79
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #33 / 56
-20%-6%
$132.7k
Facility $132.7k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #46 / 58
63
Facility 63
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #56 / 58
3.0
Facility 3.0
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #16 / 58
13127-
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 47
Rank #103 / 118
Morenike Adeoye Administrator
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #6 / 60
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #11 / 60
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #48 / 60
415059
Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
Pascoag
100
Facility 100
RI AVG 107
Rank #56 / 109
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #23 / 63
+6%
3.54
Facility 3.54
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #44 / 56
+2%-12%
$10.4k
Facility $10.4k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #21 / 58
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #19 / 58
5.5
Facility 5.5
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #57 / 58
186-
53
Facility 53
RI AVG 47
Rank #55 / 118
Janet Bannon
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #46 / 60
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #45 / 60
61.9%
Facility 61.9%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #11 / 60
415045
Coventry Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
NH
HC
PC
RC
Coventry
210
Facility 210
RI AVG 107
Rank #3 / 109
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #59 / 63
-49%
2.90
Facility 2.90
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #54 / 56
+42%-28%
$331.2k
Facility $331.2k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #58 / 58
64
Facility 64
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #57 / 58
3.4
Facility 3.4
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #23 / 58
16111-
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 47
Rank #81 / 118
Susan Laninfa
$18.3M
Facility $18.3M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #4 / 60
$8.6M
Facility $8.6M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #3 / 60
47%
Facility 47%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #27 / 60
415078
Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
Coventry (Arkwright)
190
Facility 190
RI AVG 107
Rank #5 / 109
--
3.39
Facility 3.39
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #46 / 56
-9%-16%
$71.5k
Facility $71.5k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #39 / 58
45
Facility 45
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #49 / 58
3.8
Facility 3.8
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #32 / 58
124-
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 47
Rank #87 / 118
Gretchen Sechio
$21.3M
Facility $21.3M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #9 / 60
$10.2M
Facility $10.2M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #4 / 60
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #17 / 60
415082
West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
West Warwick (Crompton)
120
Facility 120
RI AVG 107
Rank #42 / 109
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #52 / 63
-12%
3.18
Facility 3.18
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #50 / 56
-4%-21%
$76.0k
Facility $76.0k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #41 / 58
27
Facility 27
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #30 / 58
5.4
Facility 5.4
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #56 / 58
698-
52
Facility 52
RI AVG 47
Rank #58 / 118
Westview Holdco LLC
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #33 / 60
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #32 / 60
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #26 / 60
415067
Friendly Home
NH
HC
MC
Woonsocket (Rhodes Avenue)
126
Facility 126
RI AVG 107
Rank #37 / 109
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #25 / 63
+5%
3.82
Facility 3.82
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #33 / 56
-8%-5%
$42.4k
Facility $42.4k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #34 / 58
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #34 / 58
2.9
Facility 2.9
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #13 / 58
5110A+
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 47
Rank #87 / 118
Lindsey Bouchard
$14.9M
Facility $14.9M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #19 / 60
$8.4M
Facility $8.4M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #12 / 60
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #16 / 60
415044
Sunny View Nursing Home
NH
HC
Warwick
57
Facility 57
RI AVG 107
Rank #94 / 109
77.2%
Facility 77.2%
RI AVG 83.7%
Rank #49 / 63
-8%
3.94
Facility 3.94
RI AVG 4.01
Rank #29 / 56
-25%-2%
$74.8k
Facility $74.8k
RI AVG $97.5k
Rank #40 / 58
33
Facility 33
RI AVG 28.1
Rank #40 / 58
4.1
Facility 4.1
RI AVG 3.5
Rank #44 / 58
550-
33
Facility 33
RI AVG 47
Rank #75 / 118
Joseph Pollack
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
RI AVG $14.1M
Rank #54 / 60
$3.9M
Facility $3.9M
RI AVG $5.9M
Rank #57 / 60
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
RI AVG 43.7%
Rank #39 / 60
415023
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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.

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Overview of The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare is located in the Colt State area of historic Bristol, RI. It has been caring for residents in the East Bay area for over 20 years. The facility offers a range of services including rehabilitative care, long-term care, and a secured dementia unit.

Contact The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare

Overview of St Antoine Residence
St. Antoine Residence is a senior living community located in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. It offers a range of services including assisted living, secure memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. The community is set on a 30-acre wooded lot, providing a peaceful environment for its residents.

Contact St Antoine Residence

Overview of Holiday Retirement Home INC
Holiday Retirement Home INC is a senior living community located in West Hartford, Connecticut. It offers a range of services including assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community focuses on providing a warm, safe, and comfortable environment for its residents.

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Overview of Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center
Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center is located in the Popasquash area of historic Bristol, RI. It has been caring for residents for over 20 years, providing a range of services including rehabilitative care, long-term care, hospice care, and respite care. The facility emphasizes a homelike atmosphere and a holistic approach to patient care.

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Overview of Royal of Westerly Nursing Center
Royal of Westerly Nursing Center has been serving the community since the early 1970s and joined the Royal Health Group family in 2016. Located in the beautiful coastal community of Westerly, Rhode Island, it offers a variety of services including long-term and short-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty services for seniors. The facility is committed to meeting the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of its residents.

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Overview of Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center
Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center is located in Pascoag, Rhode Island. It offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitative care, physical therapy, and long-term care. The facility is dedicated to the comfort and well-being of its residents, providing various amenities and activities.

Contact Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center

Overview of Alpine Nursing Home INC

Alpine Nursing Home is an independent family-owned nursing facility founded in 1972. It provides services for those seeking short-term rehabilitative and orthopedic recovery, as well as long-term care for chronic illnesses. The facility is committed to quality service and compassionate care.

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Overview of Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is located in Newport, RI. It offers a full spectrum of senior housing and healthcare options, including short-term rehabilitation, respite, hospice, and dementia care. The center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to its residents.

Contact Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Overview of Golden Crest Nursing Centre
Golden Crest Nursing Centre is a skilled nursing facility located in North Providence, Rhode Island. It provides comprehensive skilled nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and complex medical services. The facility offers short-term care, long-term care, hospice care, and memory care.

Contact Golden Crest Nursing Centre

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 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 64 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.