Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Cranston, RI (2026)

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2 licensed nursing homes in Cranston, RI

Updated October 21, 2026

5.4Mixed

Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc

125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc. holds a 5.0-star overall rating, but this masks significant issues, including a federal fine and poor resident outcomes that contrast sharply with its staffing scores.

2 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›

8.8Strong

SCANDINAVIAN HOME INC

1811 BROAD STREET, CRANSTON, RI 02905

SCANDINAVIAN HOME INC brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record.

1 doing wellFull record ›

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Cranston, RI?

2 licensed nursing homes in Cranston, RI, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.

How does Palmelle rank these nursing homes?

Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.

What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?

A 0 to 10 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.

Can Palmelle help our family pick the right one?

Yes. Help Me Choose is $199. We do the calling. You do the choosing. One named recommendation in 72 hours. Money back if we miss the 72-hour promise.

Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Cranston, RI.

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