Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center
Westerly, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415004) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,647
Phone: (401) 596-4925 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center has 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.
Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center reports 3.21 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.9%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,647.00 for Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. The facility is certified for 66 beds and reports an average daily census of 61.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit partnership and has been federally certified since January 1967. The home is part of Royal Health Group, a chain of 12 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Royal Of Westerly 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 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.20683 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85856 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.9%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $8,647.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.20683 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85856 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 46.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,647.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 66 beds and reports an average daily census of 61.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of Royal Health Group, a chain of 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4015964925 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4015964925 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415004?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.