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Golden Crest Nursing Centre

North Providence, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415029) · 152 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.89★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $70,868
Phone: (401) 353-1710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Golden Crest Nursing Centre has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above Rhode Island's state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.

Golden Crest Nursing Centre reports total nurse hours of about 3.73 per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.

Golden Crest Nursing Centre has 2 federal fines on record totaling $70,868.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Golden Crest Nursing … Golden Crest Nursing …: 4★ 4★ RI average RI average: 2.89★ 2.89★

About this facility

Golden Crest Nursing Centre is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in North Providence, Rhode Island, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 17, 1969. The facility has 152 certified beds and an average daily census of 143.9 residents, indicating a facility operating at high occupancy.

According to CMS Care Compare, Golden Crest holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. The facility's four component ratings are as follows: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 4.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.73, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $70,868.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus status flag was included in the data provided for this facility, and no chain affiliation or recent ownership change information was provided.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for additional detail. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Golden Crest Nursing Centre has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Rhode Island's state average of 2.89.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Golden Crest Nursing Centre is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

The facility reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 45.2%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $70,868.00, and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Golden Crest Nursing Centre has 152 certified beds with an average of 143.9 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 17, 1969.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections, Staffing, Quality Measures, and an Overall rating that combines these; Golden Crest scores 4 on all reported components.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This information was not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 4013531710 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information was not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 4013531710 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415029?state=RI.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.