Rhode Island: CMS Rating Breakdown
Rhode Island is home to 73 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These facilities carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 2.96 out of 5 stars. The state's nursing home landscape is dominated by for-profit operators, which account for 62 of the facilities, while 11 are nonprofit. No government-operated nursing homes are included in the certified population.
The Five-Star rating system used by CMS has documented limitations and should be understood as a broad indicator of facility performance rather than a definitive assessment of any individual home. The statewide average does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. When making decisions about a specific nursing home, individuals and families should consult the per-facility pages available through CMS and review each facility's live Care Compare profile to obtain detailed, current information tailored to their needs.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 62 |
| Non Profit | 11 |
| Government | 0 |
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.