South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr
West Kingston, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415054) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,069
Phone: (401) 783-8568 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse hours of 3.58 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare for more detail.
About this facility
South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in West Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1978. The facility is licensed for 112 certified beds and has an average daily resident count of 98.7.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Kingstown holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2, Quality Measures rating of 2, and Staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.58, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,069.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse has been identified in the facility's inspection history; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details.
No chain ownership information was provided in the available data, and there has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published figures at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Rhode Island state average of 2.89.
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?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 43.2%. CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,069.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status was reported in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 112 beds with an average daily population of 98.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (2), Health Inspection (2), Quality Measures (2), and Staffing (3), each out of 5 stars, combining into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4017838568 and verify details 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 4017838568 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Current ratings and inspection details can be verified at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415054?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.