Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Rhode Island (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Rhode Island, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Briarcliffe Manor
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 40 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Tockwotton on the Waterfront
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 52 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,628 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 21 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Cherry Hill Manor
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $6,201 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Jeanne Jugan Residence
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 56 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Com
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 27 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 37 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Roberts Health Centre
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 48 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Cedar Crest Nursing Centre
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 06 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $14,433 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Grandview Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 41 min a day with each resident (Rhode Island average 3 hr 43 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
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About nursing homes in Rhode Island
What is the best-rated nursing home in Rhode Island?
By Medicare’s ratings, Briarcliffe Manor ranks first in Rhode Island, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Rhode Island?
62 homes in Rhode Island qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Rhode Island, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data