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Nursing homes in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
80Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in South Kingstown

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

13 homes

Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

55 Scallop Shell Way · South Kingstown, RI

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

80 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Center

2115 South County Trail · West Kingston, RI

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

112 certified beds5.0 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care

415 Gardner Road · West Kingston, RI

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

55 certified beds10.3 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

AdviniaCare Newport

398 Bellevue Avenue · Newport, RI

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

114 certified beds9.7 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

70 Harrison Avenue · Newport, RI

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

95 certified beds8.9 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

St Clare Home

309 Spring Street · Newport, RI

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

50 certified beds9.5 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

860 North Quidnessett Road · North Kingstown, RI

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds13.5 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

South County Eden Operations LLC DBA Lakeside Nurs

740 Oak Hill Road · North Kingstown, RI

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified beds7.6 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Roberts Health Centre

25 Roberts Way · North Kingstown, RI

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

66 certified beds8.9 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Grand Islander Center

333 Green End Avenue · Middletown, RI

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

146 certified beds11.3 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Royal Middletown Nursing Center

193 Forest Avenue · Middletown, RI

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

50 certified beds11.8 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

John Clarke Senior Living

600 Valley Road · Middletown, RI

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

60 certified beds11.2 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Saint Elizabeth Home East Greenwich

1 Saint Elizabeth Way · East Greenwich, RI

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

168 certified beds13.1 mi from South Kingstown centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside South Kingstown city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

South Kingstown2.00
Rhode Island2.89
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: South Kingstown (1 facilities), Rhode Island (72 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

South Kingstown3 hr 35 min
Rhode Island3 hr 43 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · South Kingstown: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

South Kingstown56%
Rhode Island41%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · South Kingstown: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for South Kingstown

Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield is the only nursing home in South Kingstown, Rhode Island in this directory, with 80 certified beds and a Medicare overall rating of 2 stars.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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Planning your search in South Kingstown

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in South Kingstown

How many nursing homes are in South Kingstown?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in South Kingstown, with 80 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in South Kingstown have the highest Medicare rating?

Elderwood Of Scallop Shell At Wakefield (2 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in South Kingstown?

2.0 out of 5 across 1 rated home, compared with 2.9 for Rhode Island as a whole.

Do nursing homes in South Kingstown accept Medicaid?

1 of the 1 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Rhode Island.

Are any nursing homes in South Kingstown on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.