Assisted Living Home

St Clare – Newport

Overview of 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

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Rhode Island average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Rhode Island average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Rhode Island average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Rhode Island average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 37m per day

This home provides 13% more nursing time per resident than the Rhode Island average.

Rhode Island average: 4h 6m per day

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.

Similar demand to the Rhode Island average
Occupancy rate 94.5%
Residents per day (avg) 47
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Residents per day (avg)
47

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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
$15,717,316.00
Surplus of revenue
$716,685.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
28.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.5M
Total costs $15.0M
Bed community size
62-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

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living Residence
Status Active
Issuance December 15, 2016

Additional licensing details

License number: ALR01494
CMS Certification Number: 415111

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: LAURA DOS SANTOS

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

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

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Secure Memory Care
Short Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 849-5780

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 18
Housekeeping: Yes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Salon
Rehabilitation Center
Salt Water Pool
Massage Therapy

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Secure Memory Care, Short Term Rehab
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Delicious 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
Type:Complaint Investigation

8 deficiencies

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

State average 8.3


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 29
Citations per inspection
4.14

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 More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 1.6


Serious Health citations More info 1
41% better than State average

State average: 1.7

0 critical citations More info State average: 1.6

1 serious citation More info State average: 1.7

27 moderate citations More info State average: 24.3

1 minor citation More info State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 03, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 16, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Rhode Island

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

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Cumberland
180
Yes
33
St Clare – Newport
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

RI 02840
50
No
-

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Address 1.4 miles from city center

Address NEWPORT, RI 02840

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

125
Total Staff
81
Employees
44
Contractors
23,508
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse249.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse99 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant489.1 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
91 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,687 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 24 Medication Aide/Technician: 4 Registered Nurse: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant24244810,47391100%9.1
Registered Nurse186244,82591100%9.1
Medication Aide/Technician5491,90191100%8.4
Dietitian4041,3289099%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist6061,1746571%5.8
Physical Therapy Aide3036787785%5.6
Administrator2025945358%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse2795304954%9
Physical Therapy Assistant4044376571%5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023717481%4.3
Speech Language Pathologist3033357178%4.4
Feeding Assistant1013254448%7.4
Qualified Social Worker3031806470%2.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1011503336%4.6
Mental Health Service Worker1011131516%7.5
Medical Director202662831%2.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant033302932%1

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.

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. 10.2
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.6
8% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island 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 21.1%
8% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 19.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.9%
51% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island 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 25.9%
13% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 22.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.9%
168% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.3%
9% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.8%
68% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.9%
27% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 13.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.8%
8% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 21.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4%
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 93.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.7%
5% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 54.8%
28% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 76.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.3%
110% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.1%
15% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island 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 $11K
89% lower than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: $94K

Number of fines 1
65% fewer fines than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island average

Rhode 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 Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2023
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

Age 65+ or disabled, Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Rhode Island resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Rhode Island PACE

Age 55+, RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Operated by PACE Organization of Rhode Island; covers 4 counties (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport).

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

Age 65+, RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.

~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.

Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.

Administered by Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA); complements Medicaid.

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.

$943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Supplement increases to ~$1,275/month total for AL residents; ~50 facilities participate.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, RI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Rhode Island LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, RI resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid available.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, RI resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

Age 60+, RI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.

~$35,000/year (household).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Credit up to $400; local exemptions vary by municipality.

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