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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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 13th out of 56 homes in Rhode Island. 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.
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Weekend Total Nursing
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.
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3h 54m per day |
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Rhode Island state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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8 | 34 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (8 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
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1.6 | 6.8 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (1.6 vs. RI avg 6.8).↓ 76% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 24, 2025, identified deficiencies related to management of services, resident records, wound care, and notification of responsible parties about incidents such as falls and injuries. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some reports noting medication storage and documentation issues, while others found no deficiencies. The main themes across deficiencies involved care and service management, timely physician orders, wound care documentation, and communication with responsible parties. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the latest substantiated complaint involving deficient care and documentation. The trend suggests ongoing challenges with documentation and care coordination despite periods without deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsRhode Island average 8.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Rhode Island average 28.1
Rhode Island 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).
100% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 1.6
41% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 1.7
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
35% better than Rhode Island average
0% compared with Rhode Island average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,970 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 31 | 57 | 11,306 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 4,378 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,860 | 88 | 96% | 9.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,431 | 75 | 82% | 6.3 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,135 | 78 | 85% | 6.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 7 | 9 | 763 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 629 | 68 | 74% | 6.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 578 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 385 | 81 | 88% | 3.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 319 | 43 | 47% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 280 | 62 | 67% | 4.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 248 | 50 | 54% | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 155 | 47 | 51% | 3.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 91 | 52 | 57% | 1.7 |
| Medical Director | 2 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 27 | 29% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 31 | 34% | 1 |
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)
89% lower than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: $94K
65% fewer fines than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 2.8
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
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%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.9%
51% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 18.2%
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%
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%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
9% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%
68% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.9%
27% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
8% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 21.5%
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%
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%
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%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.3%
110% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 2.0%
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%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
46
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for St Clare – Newport based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #46 / 60Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 60 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newport's city center to St Clare – Newport's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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St Clare – Newport is located in NEWPORT, Rhode Island.
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The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
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| 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).
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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 | 62 | 94.5% | +13% | 4.62 | -29% | +15% | $10.5k | 29 | 4.1 | 1 | 47 | - | 68 | Mary Beth Daigneault | $15.7M | $6.0M | 38.4% | 415111 | ||||
| Brentwood Nursing Home |
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.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. |
Warwick (Chepiwanoxet) | 96 | 91.7% | +9% | 4.26 | -35% | +6% | $82.5k | 32 | 4.0 | 1 | 82 | C+ | 23 | Matthew Maisen Administrator | $11.6M | $6.2M | 53.6% | 415061 |
The legal owner and operator of St Clare – Newport is Laura Dos Santos.
St Clare – Newport has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to RI state health department records, St Clare – Newport's license number is ALR01494.
St Clare – Newport has 62 beds.
Yes — there are 5 photos of St Clare – Newport in the photo gallery on this page.
St Clare – Newport is located at 309 SPRING STREET.
(401) 849-3204 will put you in contact with the team at St Clare – Newport.
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