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6 licensed nursing homes in Newport, RI
Updated October 21, 2026
5.1Mixed

AdviniaCare Newport, LLC

398 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

AdviniaCare Newport carries a 2.0 overall rating, with health inspections scoring the same. Residents are losing mobility at 24.2 percent, far above the national median, which means fewer can move on their own.

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4.0Concerns

Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports strong staffing numbers, yet resident outcomes lag behind, particularly with only 2.0 stars for quality measures. On the upside, you can expect consistent faces, as nursing staff turnover here is 29%, well below the industry average, and registered nurse hours are better than the national average.

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6.6Solid

St Clare Home

309 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

St Clare Home presents a puzzling record, boasting top marks on health inspections while struggling significantly with resident outcomes. The health inspection is spotless, earning the highest score possible from regulators who walk the halls unannounced and review the records.

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1.7Concerns

Grand Islander Center

333 Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

Grand Islander Center carries an overall CMS rating of 2.0/5, matched by a 2.0/5 health inspection score that mirrors serious concerns. This facility records just 0.65 registered nurse hours per resident each day, a figure below the national average that impacts care.

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2.2Concerns

Royal Middletown Nursing Center

193 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

Royal Middletown Nursing Center carries a 2.0 overall CMS rating. While Registered Nurse coverage is higher than the national average at 0.92 hours per resident daily, which can mean quicker responses when you press the call button, this facility also sees residents experiencing falls with major injury at three times the national rate.

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6.3Solid

John Clarke Senior Living

600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842

John Clarke Senior Living has an overall rating of 2.0 and a health inspection score of 2.0. Yet, staffing levels are rated a 4.0 with registered nurse coverage at 1.01 hours per resident daily, meaning you can press the call button at 2 am and someone is likely coming.

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