Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Rhode Island
The 10 nursing homes in Rhode Island that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 10
- Share of rated facilities
- 14%
- of 72 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 30
- All nursing homes in state
- 73
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Rhode Island
All 10 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Providence County8
- Briarcliffe ManorJohnston · Providence County · 122 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Cedar Crest Nursing Centre IncCranston · Providence County · 156 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Cherry Hill ManorJohnston · Providence County · 171 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterEast Providence · Providence County · 60 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Grandview CenterCumberland · Providence County · 72 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Jeanne Jugan ResidencePawtucket · Providence County · 49 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Morgan Health CenterJohnston · Providence County · 120 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Tockwotton on the WaterfrontEast Providence · Providence County · 52 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Rhode Island?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 10 of the 72 rated nursing homes in Rhode Island (about 14%). Those 10 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Rhode Island?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.