2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Rhode Island

Top 25 nursing homes in Rhode Island ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

73 total facilities3.1 avg rating1 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

Briarcliffe Manor

Johnston, Rhode Island

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS122 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#2
A

Roberts Health Centre Inc

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS66 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#3
A

Cherry Hill Manor

Johnston, Rhode Island

Score: 91.8/1005/5 CMS171 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#4
B

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

East Providence, Rhode Island

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#5
B

Warren Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Warren, Rhode Island

Score: 87.3/1004/5 CMS63 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#6
B

Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Newport, Rhode Island

Score: 86.8/1005/5 CMS95 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#7
B

Cra-Mar Meadows

Cranston, Rhode Island

Score: 86.3/1004/5 CMS41 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#8
B

Avalon Nursing Home INC

Warwick, Rhode Island

Score: 86.3/1004/5 CMS31 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#9
B

Jeanne Jugan Residence

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Score: 85.8/1005/5 CMS49 bedsNon profit - Other
#10
B

Harris Health Care Center North

Central Falls, Rhode Island

Score: 85/1005/5 CMS32 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#11
B

Tockwotton on the Waterfront

East Providence, Rhode Island

Score: 84.8/1004/5 CMS52 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#12
B

Kent Regency Center

Warwick, Rhode Island

Score: 84.8/1004/5 CMS153 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#13
B

John Clarke Senior Living

Middletown, Rhode Island

Score: 84.5/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
B

Grandview Center

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Score: 84/1004/5 CMS72 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#15
B

Bethany Home of Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island

Score: 83.8/1004/5 CMS33 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#16
B

Golden Crest Nursing Centre

North Providence, Rhode Island

Score: 83.5/1004/5 CMS152 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#17
B

Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

Westerly, Rhode Island

Score: 83.3/1004/5 CMS66 bedsFor profit - Partnership
#18
B

South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center

West Kingston, Rhode Island

Score: 83.3/1005/5 CMS112 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#19
B

Alpine Nursing Home Inc

Coventry, Rhode Island

Score: 83.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#20
B

Mansion Nursing and Rehab Center

Central Falls, Rhode Island

Score: 82.3/1004/5 CMS62 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#21
B

KINGSTON CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE

WEST KINGSTON, Rhode Island

Score: 80.8/1004/5 CMS55 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#22
C

Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc

Cranston, Rhode Island

Score: 79.8/1005/5 CMS156 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#23
C

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

East Providence, Rhode Island

Score: 79.8/1005/5 CMS69 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#24
C

Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Pascoag, Rhode Island

Score: 79/1003/5 CMS100 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#25
C

Harris Health Center LLC

East Providence, Rhode Island

Score: 78.8/1004/5 CMS31 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
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About Nursing Homes in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 73 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Rhode Island is 3.1 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in Rhode Island — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Rhode Island by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Rhode Island?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston is the highest-rated nursing home in Rhode Island with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Rhode Island?

There are 73 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Rhode Island. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Rhode Island?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Rhode Island?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Rhode Island is 3.1 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.