Assisted Living Home

Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

Assisted Living Home

Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

WESTERLY, RI 02891 View map
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.
(401) 596-4925

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 66

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the state average
Occupancy rate 89.4%
Residents per day (avg) 58
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Residents per day (avg)
58

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$8.7M
Profit
$408.1K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$8,670,106.00
Profit
$408,051.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.7M
42.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.6M
Total costs $8.3M
Bed community size
66-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
In line with the state average
Occupied beds
59 / 66

License details

Facility type
Nursing Facility
Status Active
Issuance July 1, 2016

Additional licensing details

License number: LTC00801
CMS Certification Number: 415004

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: SUSAN MISTO, ADMINISTRATOR

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 596-4925

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Activity Enrichment, Alzheimer’s Care, Cardiac Care, Hospice Services, Nutritional Care, Rehabilitation, Royal at Home, Russian “Sunrise” Immersion Program

Inspection History

In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.

6 visits/inspections

Results

3 with issues

3 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:December 31, 2024
Type:Plan Of Correction

15 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 14
Citations per inspection
2.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

1 serious citation More info State average: N/A

12 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

1 minor citation More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation Feb 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 04, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 05, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 05, 2024
Corrected

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

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AL

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Address 2.3 miles from city center

Address WESTERLY, RI 02891

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

120
Total Staff
107
Employees
13
Contractors
23,500
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse147.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse79.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant377.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
80 staff
7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
21 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,970 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Feeding Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant370378,20991100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,91691100%9.2
Registered Nurse140142,60291100%7.4
Occupational Therapy Aide100101,3304347%6.7
Nurse Aide in Training9091,2667886%6.3
Medication Aide/Technician8081,1438695%6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist6069177178%3.7
Other Dietary Services Staff4048649099%6.7
RN Director of Nursing4045186774%2.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0334866875%7.2
Dietitian1014546369%7.2
Administrator1014325459%8
Speech Language Pathologist0224195763%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0224046470%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0333475763%6.1
Nurse Practitioner2023454954%7
Mental Health Service Worker1013154044%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0222494145%5.8
Dental Services Staff1011521921%8
Feeding Assistant011651314%5
Medical Director101391314%3
Occupational Therapy Assistant1012933%9.7

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
59 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (8.5%)
Medicaid
26 residents (44.1%)
Private pay or other
28 residents (47.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.4
9% better than State average

State average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.9
8% worse than State average

State average: 20.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.0%
In line with State average

State average: 19.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.7%
8% better than State average

State average: 18.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.0%
31% worse than State average

State average: 22.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
33% worse than State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
45% better than State average

State average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
56% better than State average

State average: 2.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
32% better than State average

State average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 44.0%
227% worse than State average

State average: 13.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.5%
14% better than State average

State average: 21.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
7% better than State average

State average: 93.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than State average

State average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.6%
10% better than State average

State average: 76.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
79% better than State average

State average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
22% better than State average

State average: 78.2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $9K
91% lower than State average

State average: $94K

Number of fines 1
65% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
State average $94K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 4, 2025
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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