Westerly Health Center
Westerly, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415081) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (401) 348-0020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westerly Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Westerly Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.9%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for Westerly Health Center, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Westerly Health Center is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island, with an average of 112.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since first approval on July 26, 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westerly Health Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Rhode Island state average of 2.89. Component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures (QM) 4 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.04573 hours per resident per day, including 0.76530 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets facilities with a pattern of serious, persistent quality problems and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Westerly Health Center is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS 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?
Westerly Health Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Rhode Island state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with 42.9% nursing staff turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and averages 112.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities with an average rating of 3.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 26, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4013480020 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4013480020 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415081?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.