Last Updated: December 2025

🏆 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.

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Rhode Island at a Glance

144
Total Facilities
3.0
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
22
15.3%
(4-Star)
37
25.7%
(3-Star)
33
22.9%
(2-Star)
23
16.0%
(1-Star)
27
18.8%

About Nursing Homes in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 144 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.0 stars. 22 facilities (15.3%) earn the top five-star rating.

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)
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All Nursing Homes in Rhode Island

Filter and sort facilities below. Default ranking uses our composite quality score, which combines CMS ratings, staffing quality, safety records, and compliance history.

Showing 144 of 144 facilities in Rhode Island

JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE

964 MAIN STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI 02860

Phone: (401)723-4314

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 49 | Est. Occupancy: 68% (~16 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

WOONSOCKET HEALTH CENTRE

262 POPLAR STREET, WOONSOCKET, RI 02895

Phone: (401)765-2100

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 150 | Est. Occupancy: 83% (~26 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

BRIARCLIFFE MANOR

49 OLD POCASSET ROAD, JOHNSTON, RI 02919

Phone: (401)944-2450

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 122 | Est. Occupancy: 90% (~12 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

Briarcliffe Manor

49 Old Pocasset Road, Johnston, RI 02919

Phone: (401)944-2450

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 122 | Est. Occupancy: 89% (~13 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

Woonsocket Health Center

262 Poplar Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Phone: (401)765-2100

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 150 | Est. Occupancy: 80% (~30 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

Jeanne Jugan Residence

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

Cherry Hill Manor

2 Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, RI 02919

Phone: (401)231-3102

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 171 | Est. Occupancy: 92% (~14 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Rhode Island averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

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