Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Rhode Island
Key metrics for nursing homes in Rhode Island including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Rhode Island has a total of 73 active skilled nursing facilities with 8,215 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 1,093,734, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 133.14 persons in Rhode Island.
There were 6,870 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 83.63%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Rhode Island has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Rhode Island and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.77 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.43 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.70 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Rhode Island
COVID-19 Infections in Rhode Island Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Rhode Island there were a total of 109 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Rhode Island.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Rhode Island based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Briarcliffe Manor 49 Old Pocasset Road Johnston, RI |
1.00
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Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc 568 Child Street Warren, RI |
3.00
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Kingston Center For Rehabilitation and Health Care 415 GARDNER ROAD WEST KINGSTON, RI |
12.00
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Scandinavian Home Inc 1811 BROAD STREET CRANSTON, RI |
14.00
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Jeanne Jugan Residence 964 Main Street Pawtucket, RI |
18.00
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Roberts Health Centre Inc 25 Roberts Way North Kingstown, RI |
24.00
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Eastgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 198 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI |
25.00
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Cherry Hill Manor 2 Cherry Hill Road Johnston, RI |
26.00
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St Clare Home 309 Spring Street Newport, RI |
32.00
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West Shore Health Center Inc 109 West Shore Road Warwick, RI |
33.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Rhode Island based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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Coventry Operations Ri LLC Dba Respiratory and Reh 10 Woodland Drive Coventry, RI |
648.50
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Adviniacare Orchard, LLC 135 Tripps Lane East Providence, RI |
546.50
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Adviniacare Summit Commons, LLC 99 Hillside Avenue Providence, RI |
482.25
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Cedar Haven Operations Holding LLC Valley View Hea 4 St Joseph Street Woonsocket, RI |
428.25
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Greenville Operations Ri LLC Dba Greenville Skille 735 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI |
290.25
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Greenwood Operations Dba Greenwood Center 1139 Main Avenue Warwick, RI |
287.50
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Heritage Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 80 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI |
261.50
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Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forrest Health 180 Log Road Smithfield, RI |
244.00
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Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center 999 South Main Street Pascoag, RI |
231.75
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Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 50 Maude Street Providence, RI |
206.75
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Rhode Island Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Rhode Island nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.90 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 3.30 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.80 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 97.80 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.43 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.50 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.77 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.26 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.70 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.30 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.54 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.05 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 40.60 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 38.70 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.40 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.34 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.73 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.31 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 2.10 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 67,559.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 19.67 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.20 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.89 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 15.73 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.06 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.61 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 93.70 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 22.82 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 77.88 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.04 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 17.69 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 16.67 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 95.24 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 78.16 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.37 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 22.58 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 24.87 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 15.28 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.51 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.74 | Lower |