Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
Positioned on Spring Street in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island, St. Clare – Newport is a 62-bed nursing home owned by Mary Beth Daigneault. The home has been operating for nine years. It offers moderately walkable access to nearby services and amenities. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care.
Short-term rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility. There are dedicated programs supporting post-acute recovery and skilled nursing care. The home also has a secure memory care unit, expanding the care options available on-site. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes of nursing care each day, including 3 hours and 54 minutes of direct support from nurse aides. The staffing foundation supports the home’s 24-hour operation and consistently attends to resident needs.
The facility has an occupancy rate of 95%. Residents stay an average of 130 days, including people working through rehabilitation and those receiving ongoing skilled nursing care.
State inspections have identified recurring themes involving documentation practices, medication management, and resident safety communication. The home has been responsive to compliance matters between formal inspection cycles. It demonstrates continued attention to these operational areas.
Daily life includes chef-prepared meals made from scratch in the on-site kitchen, bringing variety and quality to dining. Residents can use the rehabilitation center for therapy, swim in the saltwater pool, visit the salon or massage therapy services, and participate in religious services. Housekeeping and laundry support are also provided.
For families and residents, the downtown Newport location offers cultural amenities and easy pedestrian access to the surrounding neighborhood.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 8 | 34 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (8 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 76% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 1.6 | 6.8 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (1.6 vs. RI avg 6.8).↓ 76% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,970 contractor hours this quarter
| 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)
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.
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)
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.
Historical financial and operational data for St Clare – Newport from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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.
Add your location
The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
| Royal of Westerly Nursing Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Westerly | - | 66 | - | 19 | - |
| Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Pascoag | - | 100 | - | 53 | Private Rooms |
| St Clare – Newport | NH ADC AL MC SNF | Newport | - | 62 | - | 68 | - |
| Friendly Home | NH HOS MC SNF | Woonsocket (Rhodes Avenue) | - | 126 | A+ | 24 | Private Rooms |
| Smithfield Woods | NH AL MC RC | Smithfield (Greenville) | - | 140 | - | 37 | Studio / 1 Bed |
St Clare – Newport is legally operated by 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's occupancy is 95%.
St Clare – Newport is registered as a non-profit in RI.
St Clare – Newport has 62 beds.
Yes — there are 5 photos of St Clare – Newport in the photo gallery on this page.
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Nursing Home Data Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance