Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

Assisted Living in USA

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Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

Assisted Living in USA

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Royal of Westerly Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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 The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 26m per day
Rank #44 / 53Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 53 homes in Rhode Island.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Rhode Island average, with a ranking across 53 Rhode Island SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs avg

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +33% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 50m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 36m per day ▲ 24% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 43m per day ▼ 30% State avg: 2h 28m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 57m per day ▼ 11% State avg: 3h 18m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▲ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 37m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
120 days

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
$8.7M Rank #40 / 53Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 53 homes in Rhode Island.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Rhode Island SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$408.1K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #42 / 53Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 53 homes in Rhode Island.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Rhode Island average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$3.7M
42.4% of revenue Rank #29 / 53Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 53 homes in Rhode Island.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Rhode Island average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
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%
Rank #19 / 54Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 54 homes in Rhode Island.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Rhode Island average, with its statewide rank out of 54. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Higher than the Rhode Island average: 83.7%
Occupied beds
59 / 66
Average residents 95 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 1, 2016
License NumberLTC00801
CMS Certification Number415004

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameSUSAN MISTO, ADMINISTRATOR

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(401) 596-4925

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

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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.

The data displayed corresponds to the last 5 years.

6 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date December 31, 2024
Plan Of Correction

15 deficiencies

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

Rhode Island average: 34 deficiencies

2.5 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

The most recent inspection on December 31, 2024, found the facility in compliance with all regulations after reviewing corrections from the December 5, 2024 survey, which had deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed recurring issues with medication administration, infection control, and life safety code compliance, including exit signage and emergency power system maintenance. Inspectors cited deficiencies related to quality of care, medication errors, infection prevention, and safety hazards such as accident risks and emergency preparedness. Complaint investigations were conducted in several surveys, with some substantiated findings, particularly regarding care and safety concerns. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies effectively, showing improvement by the latest inspection.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations
14 Rank #8 / 53Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 53 homes in Rhode Island.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Rhode Island state average, with a ranking across all 53 RI SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
2.33 Rank #4 / 53Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 53 homes in Rhode Island.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Rhode Island mean across 53 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

State average N/A


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 Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Feb 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Feb 04, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Dec 05, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Dec 05, 2024
Corrected

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 120
Employees 107
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 2.03:1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0:0

Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 6.8 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 23,500
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

8.4%

1,970 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Feeding Assistant: 1
Staff by category
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
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 47%
9 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 86%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 95%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 78%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 99%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 59%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 63%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 63%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 54%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 44%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 45%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 21%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 59
Medicare
5
8.5% of residents
Medicaid
26
44.1% of residents
Private pay or other
28
47.5% of residents
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
Above average State avg: 3.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.54
5% worse than State average

State average: 1.46

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.62
6% better than State average

State average: 1.72

Short-stay resident measures
Above average State avg: 2.4 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.3%
In line with State average

State average: 25.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.1%
In line with State average

State average: 15.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 68.8%
28% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 71.0%
40% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Feb 4, 2025 · $9K

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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