The Friendly Home
Woonsocket, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415044) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $107,709
Phone: (401) 769-7220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Friendly Home has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
The Friendly Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
The Friendly Home has 4 federal fines on record totaling $107,709.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
The Friendly Home is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island. The facility is certified for 126 beds and reported an average of 111.3 residents. Ownership is listed as For profit - Limited Liability company, and the facility has been certified since June 1979. There is no indication of an ownership change in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Friendly Home has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.66 per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $107,709.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data. Families should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Friendly Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, 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 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $107,709.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Friendly Home is certified for 126 beds and reported an average of 111.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall star rating; here health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 2 out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4017697220 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4017697220 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415044?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.