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Total health inspections
7
State average 8.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Assisted Living in Rhode Island
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
St Clare – Newport
Assisted Living in Rhode Island
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
St Clare – Newport
St. Clare-Newport is a senior care community in Newport, Rhode Island. It offers a continuum of services from adult day health and assisted living to special care units with memory care, short term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. The community focuses on fulfilling the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of its residents.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
62
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Residents per day (avg)
47
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Residents per day (avg)
47
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
17 - 18 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$15.7M
Surplus of revenue
$716.7K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$15.7M
Surplus of revenue
$716.7K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.0M
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 15, 2016
License NumberALR01494
CMS Certification Number415111
Owner NameLAURA DOS SANTOS
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Secure Memory Care
Short Term Rehab
Fax(401) 849-5780
Minimum Age18
HousekeepingYes
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Salon
Rehabilitation Center
Salt Water Pool
Massage Therapy
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Secure Memory Care, Short Term Rehab
Religious ServicesYes
Food DescriptionDelicious meals prepared from scratch by in-house chefs.
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.
8 visits/inspections
9 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Results
3 with issues
5 without issues
Latest inspection
Date
April 24, 2025
Complaint Investigation8 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Rhode Island average: 34 deficiencies
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
29
State average 28.1
Citations per inspection
4.14
State average 3.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 29 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 1.6
Serious Health citations
1
1
41% better than State averageState average: 1.7
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
27 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 03, 2025
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jul 03, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 16, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 16, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 10, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 10, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 10, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 10, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Assisted Living around Rhode Island The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
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Chapel Hill
AL
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MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
Cumberland
180
Yes
33
Alzheimer's Care (30)
2
-
Eric Terceiro, Administrator
21
22
9
24
Franklin Court Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Bristol
107
No
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25
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11
8
4
13
The Preserve at Briarcliffe
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Johnston
72
No
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4
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6
8
2
5
St Clare – Newport
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Newport
50
No
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9
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8
9
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8
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
125
Employees
81
Contractors
44
Staff to resident ratio
2.72:1
55% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average ratio: 1.76:1
Avg staff/day
33
Average shift
7.8 hours
0% compared with Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 7.6 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
23,508
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
24
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
48
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
7.2%
1,687 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 24
Licensed Practical Nurse: 7
Registered Nurse: 6
Medication Aide/Technician: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 24 | 48 | 10,473 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 6 | 24 | 4,825 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1,901 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,328 | 90 | 99% | 6.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,174 | 65 | 71% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 678 | 77 | 85% | 5.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 594 | 53 | 58% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 7 | 9 | 530 | 49 | 54% | 9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 437 | 65 | 71% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 371 | 74 | 81% | 4.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 335 | 71 | 78% | 4.4 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 325 | 44 | 48% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 180 | 64 | 70% | 2.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 150 | 33 | 36% | 4.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 15 | 16% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 2 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 28 | 31% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 29 | 32% | 1 |
48 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
24 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
4 Dietitian
% of Days
99%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
85%
2 Administrator
% of Days
58%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
54%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
81%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
78%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
48%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
36%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
16%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
31%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
32%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
46 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (8.7%)
Medicaid
24 residents (52.2%)
Private pay or other
18 residents (39.1%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.2
In line with Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.6
8% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 20.2
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.1%
8% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 19.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.9%
51% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 18.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.9%
13% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 22.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.9%
168% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
9% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%
68% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 2.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.9%
27% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 13.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
8% better than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 21.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.4%
In line with Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 93.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.7%
5% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
54.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
54.8%
28% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 76.2%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.3%
110% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 2.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
66.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
66.1%
15% worse than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$11K
89% lower than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: $94K
Number of fines
1
65% fewer fines than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 2.8
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Rhode Island averageRhode Island average: 0.4
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$11K
Rhode Island average
$94K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 20, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 20, 2023
$11K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for St Clare – Newport based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
94.5%
↓ 3.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
$716.7K
↑ ~$913.6K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6.0M
↑ ~$988.0K vs 2022
Profit Margin
5.0%
↑ 6.4pp vs 2022
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