Nursing homes in Rhode Island
73 CMS-certified nursing homes across 5 counties, organized by county.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 73
- Counties
- 5
- Rated 5★
- 10
- of 72 rated
- Rated 1★
- 13
- Not rated by CMS
- 1
Rating and geographic landscape
How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Rhode Island.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Rhode Island facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share of Rhode Island nursing homes.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Counties · most facilities first
| County | Facilities | 1-star | Abuse icon | CMS record pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 42 | 11 | 6 | 5-star1-starabuse iconpenaltieslow staffing |
| Kent County | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1-starabuse iconpenaltieslow staffing |
| Washington County | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5-starpenaltieslow staffing |
| Newport County | 6 | 0 | 0 | penaltieslow staffing |
| Bristol County | 5 | 0 | 0 | penaltieslow staffing |
Nursing homes by city · most facilities first
City pages list every CMS-certified nursing home in the city with its CMS ratings and records.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Rhode Island?
This dataset includes 73 CMS-certified nursing homes across 5 counties in Rhode Island, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Providence County, Kent County, Washington County, Newport County, Bristol County.
How are Rhode Island nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 10 are rated 5 stars, 13 are rated 1 star, and 1 are not rated by CMS.
How can I compare nursing homes in Rhode Island?
Use the county table below or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — ratings, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a Rhode Island nursing home with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.