These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Rhode Island according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 4 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 4.7/5. 11 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briarcliffe Manor | Johnston | $0 | |
| 2 | Cherry Hill Manor | Johnston | $6,201 | |
| 3 | South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center | West Kingston | $0 | |
| 4 | Jeanne Jugan Residence | Pawtucket | $0 | |
| 5 | Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Newport | $8,018 | |
| 6 | Roberts Health Centre Inc | North Kingstown | $0 | |
| 7 | Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc | Cranston | $14,433 | |
| 8 | Woonsocket Health Center | Woonsocket | $138,596 | |
| 9 | Avalon Nursing Home INC | Warwick | $0 | |
| 10 | John Clarke Senior Living | Middletown | $0 | |
| 11 | Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | East Providence | $0 | |
| 12 | Alpine Nursing Home Inc | Coventry | $7,901 | |
| 13 | Harris Health Care Center North | Central Falls | $10,033 | |
| 14 | Hattie Ide Chaffee Home | East Providence | $40,295 | |
| 15 | Scandinavian Home INC | Cranston | $0 | |
| 16 | Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care | West Kingston | $0 | |
| 17 | Royal of Westerly Nursing Center | Westerly | $8,647 | |
| 18 | Kent Regency Center | Warwick | $0 | |
| 19 | Golden Crest Nursing Centre | North Providence | $40,508 | |
| 20 | Warren Operations RI, LLC DBA Warren Center | Warren | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.