RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Rhode Island (2026)

The top 25 of 71 CMS-certified nursing homes in Rhode Island, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

722.0 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.9/5
-0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$88K+$18K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeJohnston, RI

Briarcliffe Manor

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
122 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

49 Old Pocasset RoadJohnston, RI 02919

(401) 944-2450

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeEast Providence, RI

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

198 Waterman AvenueEast Providence, RI 02914

(401) 431-2087

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomePawtucket, RI

Jeanne Jugan Residence

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
49 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

964 Main StreetPawtucket, RI 02860

(401) 723-4314

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarren, RI

Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
76 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

568 Child StreetWarren, RI 02885

(401) 245-1574

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Kingstown, RI

Roberts Health Centre Inc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
66 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

25 Roberts WayNorth Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 294-3587

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeCumberland, RI

Grandview Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

100 Chambers StreetCumberland, RI 02864

(401) 724-7500

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeEast Providence, RI

Tockwotton On The Waterfront

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
52 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

500 Waterfront DriveEast Providence, RI 02914

(401) 272-5280

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomeJohnston, RI

Cherry Hill Manor

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
171 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

2 Cherry Hill RoadJohnston, RI 02919

(401) 231-3102

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91 Penalty

Nursing HomeCranston, RI

Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
156 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

125 Scituate AvenueCranston, RI 02920

(401) 944-8500

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewport, RI

St Clare Home

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

309 Spring StreetNewport, RI 02840

(401) 849-3204

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Kingston, RI

Kingston Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
55 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

415 Gardner RoadWest Kingston, RI 02892

(401) 295-8520

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeCranston, RI

Scandinavian Home Inc

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
74 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

1811 Broad StreetCranston, RI 02905

(401) 461-1433

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeCoventry, RI

Alpine Nursing Home Inc

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

557 Weaver Hill RoadCoventry, RI 02816

(401) 397-5001

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeEast Providence, RI

Evergreen House Health Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
160 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

1 Evergreen DriveEast Providence, RI 02914

(401) 438-3250

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarwick, RI

Kent Regency Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
153 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

660 Commonwealth AvenueWarwick, RI 02886

(401) 739-4241

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreenville, RI

Stillwater Assisted Living And Skilled Nursing Com

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

20 Austin AvenueGreenville, RI 02828

(401) 949-3880

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarren, RI

Warren Operations Ri, Llc Dba Warren Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
63 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

642 Metacom AvenueWarren, RI 02885

(401) 245-2860

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarwick, RI

West Shore Health Center Inc

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
145 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

109 West Shore RoadWarwick, RI 02889

(401) 739-9440

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeWoonsocket, RI

Woonsocket Health Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
150 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

262 Poplar StreetWoonsocket, RI 02895

(401) 765-2100

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201 Penalty

Nursing HomeWarren, RI

Grace Barker Nursing Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
86 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

54 Barker AvenueWarren, RI 02885

(401) 245-9100

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211 Penalty

Nursing HomeNewport, RI

Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
95 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

70 Harrison AvenueNewport, RI 02840

(401) 849-5222

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221 Penalty

Nursing HomeWesterly, RI

Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
66 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

79 Beach StreetWesterly, RI 02891

(401) 596-4925

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231 Penalty

Nursing HomeNorth Kingstown, RI

South County Eden Operations Llc Dba Lakeside Nurs

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

740 Oak Hill RoadNorth Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 294-4545

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242 Penalties

Nursing HomeWesterly, RI

Apple Rehab Clipper

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

161 Post RoadWesterly, RI 02891

(401) 322-8081

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252 Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Providence, RI

Golden Crest Nursing Centre

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
152 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Rhode Island avg of 2.9

100 Smithfield RoadNorth Providence, RI 02904

(401) 353-1710

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Rhode Island

#4of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 4 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.7%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.5 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover40.4%

    About 12% lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Rhode Island →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 72 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 71 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Rhode Island?

Nursing homes in Rhode Island average 2.9 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Rhode Island is penalized?

Among Rhode Island nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $88K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Rhode Island compare with the national average?

Rhode Island averages 2.9 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $88K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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