Rhode Island: CMS Rating Breakdown
Rhode Island has 73 CMS-certified nursing homes, with an average Five-Star overall rating of 2.96 out of 5 according to current official CMS figures. The state's nursing home landscape is predominantly composed of for-profit facilities, which represent 62 of the 73 homes. Non-profit facilities account for 11 homes, while the state has no government-operated nursing homes.
The Five-Star rating system, while widely used as a reference point, has documented limitations and should be understood as a broad indicator of facility performance rather than a definitive assessment of any individual home. These ratings are not medical, financial, or legal advice. When making decisions regarding nursing home placement or care, individuals and families should consult each facility's dedicated per-facility pages and review the facility's live Care Compare profile to obtain current, detailed information specific to their circumstances.
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 |