964 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401)723-4314
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 49 | Est. Occupancy: 64% (~18 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
Last Updated: October 2026
🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Rhode Island
View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Rhode Island, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.
Rhode Island at a Glance
162
Total Facilities
2.9
Average Rating
0.76
Avg RN Hours/Day
40.6%
Avg Turnover Rate
CMS Star Rating Distribution
(5-Star)
23
14.2%
(4-Star)
38
23.5%
(3-Star)
25
15.4%
(2-Star)
42
25.9%
(1-Star)
32
19.8%
About Nursing Homes in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 162 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 2.9 stars. 23 facilities (14.2%) earn the top five-star rating. Facilities in Rhode Island average 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, exceeding the national average of 0.64 hours.
Staff turnover averages 40.6% across Rhode Island facilities, below the national average of 46.8%. Lower turnover rates are associated with better continuity of care and higher quality ratings.
All nursing homes in Rhode Island are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.
Nursing Home Costs in Rhode Island
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Statewide Average
Nursing home costs in Rhode Island average $375-$418 per day ($11,250-$12,540/month) for skilled nursing care, which is 21% above the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.
Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents.
Cost Variation by Metro Area
We have city-level cost data for 1 metro areas in Rhode Island. Costs can vary significantly by location:
Providence
$398-$424/day ($11,940-$12,720/month)
All Nursing Homes in Rhode Island
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Showing 162 of 162 facilities in Rhode Island
500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: (401)272-5280
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 52 | Est. Occupancy: 93% (~4 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
49 Old Pocasset Road, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: (401)944-2450
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 122 | Est. Occupancy: 93% (~8 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
568 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885
Phone: (401)245-1574
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 76 | Est. Occupancy: 79% (~16 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
100 Chambers Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
Phone: (401)724-7500
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 72 | Est. Occupancy: 91% (~7 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
25 Roberts Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Phone: (401)294-3587
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 66 | Est. Occupancy: 94% (~4 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
2 Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: (401)231-3102
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 171 | Est. Occupancy: 94% (~10 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
100 Borden Street, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401)454-7970
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 90% (~12 available)
NonprofitCMS Rating: 4/5 Stars
833 Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: (401)434-7404
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 31 | Est. Occupancy: 92% (~2 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 4/5 Stars
161 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: (401)322-8081
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 60 | Est. Occupancy: 79% (~13 available)
For-ProfitCMS Rating: 4/5 Stars
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Strong RN Staffing
Rhode Island averages 0.76 RN hours/day, above the national average of 0.64 hours.
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Rhode Island's 40.6% turnover is below the national average of 46.8%.
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