72 nursing homes in Rhode Island
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 72
- average CMS stars
- 2.9
- certified beds
- 8,190
- for profit
- 85%
How Rhode Island nursing homes rate
CMS rates 71 of Rhode Island's 72 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 2.9 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 11 |
| 4 of 5 | 18 |
| 3 of 5 | 12 |
| 2 of 5 | 15 |
| 1 of 5 | 15 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Rhode Island
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliffe Manor | Johnston | 5 of 5 | 122 |
| Tockwotton on the Waterfront | East Providence | 5 of 5 | 52 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Pawtucket | 5 of 5 | 49 |
| Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc | Warren | 5 of 5 | 76 |
| Cherry Hill Manor | Johnston | 5 of 5 | 171 |
| Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | East Providence | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Grace Barker Nursing Center | Warren | 5 of 5 | 86 |
| Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Com | Greenville | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| Roberts Health Centre Inc | North Kingstown | 5 of 5 | 66 |
| Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc | Cranston | 5 of 5 | 156 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Rhode Island.
- East Providence 7 homes
- Providence 7 homes
- Warwick 6 homes
- Woonsocket 4 homes
- Coventry 3 homes
- Johnston 3 homes
- Middletown 3 homes
- Newport 3 homes
- North Kingstown 3 homes
- Pascoag 3 homes
- Pawtucket 3 homes
- Warren 3 homes
- Westerly 3 homes
- Bristol 2 homes
- Central Falls 2 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 61 | 85% |
| Non-profit | 11 | 15% |
| Government | 0 | 0% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Rhode Island's homes were cited for 686 deficiencies, an average of 9.5 each. 2 had none. 52 homes were fined $4,273,833 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
6 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Rhode Island
How many nursing homes are in Rhode Island?
72 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Rhode Island?
We don't pick one. Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Rhode Island?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $12,106 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.