West Shore Health Center Inc
Warwick, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415028) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (401) 739-9440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Shore Health Center Inc has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
West Shore Health Center Inc reports total nurse staffing of about 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.4%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
West Shore Health Center Inc has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
West Shore Health Center Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, certified since May 1970. It maintains 145 certified beds with an average of 130.2 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.07, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation or chain-level data is provided for this facility in the available data. No ownership change within the last 12 months is indicated.
This profile is built solely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and any updates directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West Shore Health Center Inc has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a 29.4% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 145 certified beds with an average daily population of 130.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspections, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify service types beyond Medicare and Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 4017399440 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415028?state=RI).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4017399440 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 view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415028?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.