Kent Regency Center
Warwick, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415009) · 153 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (401) 739-4241 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kent Regency Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Kent Regency Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Kent Regency Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Kent Regency Center is a 153-bed skilled nursing facility in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County), certified to serve Medicare and Medicaid residents since January 1967. The facility currently houses an average of 146.5 residents and operates as a for-profit corporation, part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kent Regency Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.55, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00 and no payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Genesis Healthcare.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, which is the source of this profile.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kent Regency Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Kent Regency Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 28.8% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kent Regency Center is certified for 153 beds and has an average daily census of 146.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 3, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (4 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), Staffing (3 stars), and an Overall rating (4 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 4017394241 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4017394241 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415009?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.