11 Non-Profit Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Rhode Island
11 of the 72 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Rhode Island (15%) are non-profit Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. They average 4.65 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.94 hours above the 3.71 for every home in Rhode Island. 2 of the 11 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. Tockwotton On The Waterfront in East Providence grades highest at A (90 out of 100).
How non-profit Medicaid-certified homes in Rhode Island compare
This group set against every nursing home in Rhode Island, from the current CMS release.
Nursing hours per resident per day
4.65
All homes in Rhode Island: 3.71
Better than the local average
Nurse staff turnover
41.7%
All homes in Rhode Island: 40.6%
Worse than the local average
Average ElderGrade score
77.9/100
All homes in Rhode Island: 71.2/100
Better than the local average
Grade spread
A
B
C
2 grade A, 8 grade B, 1 grade C,
The best-graded non-profit Medicaid-certified home in Rhode Island is
Tockwotton On The Waterfront
in East Providence, RI, grade A, 90/100.
Every non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing home in Rhode Island
Nurse staffing at Tockwotton On The Waterfront runs 4.86 hours per resident day, roughly a quarter above the national average, and the weekend drop of about 16% is worth asking about directly, that's when families tend to visit and notice. Staff turnover sits at 29.1%, well under the national 45.8%, which matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' routines. The trade-off shows in the inspection record: 12 deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and a single fine of $8,628. That one harm-level finding is the number to press the administrator on, what happened, and what changed afterward.
Nurse staffing at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home runs 5.39 hours per resident day, roughly 40% above the national average, and weekends hold within about 10% of weekday coverage, a gap that trips up many homes. Staff turnover sits at 34.7%, better than the 45.8% national figure, so the people caring for residents tend to stay. The tradeoff shows up in the inspection record: 19 deficiencies, one serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, and a $40,295 fine. That combination, strong daily staffing, thinner safety and compliance results, is what pulls the score down despite the five-star staffing rating.
Jeanne Jugan Residence runs on 5.93 nurse hours per resident per day, well above the 3.86 national average, and weekends barely dip from weekday coverage, about 5%. Its last inspection, in April 2026, turned up three deficiencies, none involving harm or abuse, and the health inspection rating sits at the top of the scale. The quality measure rating is where it thins out, landing at 2 of 5, so the clinical numbers families often weigh don't match the staffing strength. As a nonprofit with 49 beds, it's small enough that nurse coverage translates directly to the floor. Ask what's driving the quality measures before you decide.
John Clarke Senior Living runs a leaner nursing floor than most, 3.47 hours of nurse staffing per resident day against a national average of 3.86, with weekends dropping roughly another 10% below its own weekday coverage. The trade-off looks deliberate: turnover sits at 25.5% while the country averages 45.8%, so the aides and nurses here tend to stay. The home carries four deficiencies on its current record, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and no abuse citations. Inspections came in April 2026. If the C grade gives you pause, the numbers behind it are thin coverage and one real lapse, not a pattern of churn.
Steere House runs on a nonprofit model with 120 certified beds, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.64 hours per resident day, about 20% above the national average of 3.86. That's meaningful coverage, though weekends dip roughly 11% below its own weekday level, so the floor gets thinner when families tend to visit.
The bigger story is consistency: annual turnover of 16.7% against a national average of 45.8% suggests a stable workforce that knows its residents.
But the inspection record pulls this down. Thirteen deficiencies, four at harm or jeopardy level, one abuse-related, and three fines totaling $85,654. The most recent inspection was March 5, 2026. Strong staffing and low turnover are real strengths, they just don't erase four harm-level findings.
Mount St Rita Health Centre runs about 3.99 nurse hours per resident day, a bit above the national average, and its weekend staffing holds within roughly 8% of weekday levels. Staff turnover sits at 39%, lower than the 45.8% national figure. The trouble is the inspection record: 27 deficiencies, three at harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related, with five fines totaling $274,749. The most recent inspection was December 2025, so the findings are current. Stronger staffing and steadier retention are real positives here, but the harm-level citations and the fine total are what pull the overall picture down to a middling grade. Ask about the abuse-related deficiency and the plan to fix it.
St Antoine runs 260 beds as a nonprofit, and its staffing sits right at the national average, 3.88 nurse hours per resident day against 3.86. The catch is weekends, when hours drop about 13% below the home's own weekday level. Turnover at 35.9% is meaningfully better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for continuity of care. What pulls the record down is inspection history: 22 deficiencies on file, five at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, plus three fines totaling $38,519. The most recent inspection was January 30, 2026, so the picture is current, not stale. Strong staffing numbers, but the harm-level findings are the part a family should ask about directly.
St. Clare Home in Newport runs a nonprofit operation with 50 certified beds, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.59 hours per resident day, roughly 19% above the national average of 3.86. That's a real advantage, though weekend coverage drops about 12% below its own weekday levels, so care isn't perfectly even across the week. Staff turnover lands at 56.3%, well above the 45.8% national figure, which matters for consistency. The health inspection rating is strong at 4 out of 5, with the most recent inspection in April 2025, but 28 deficiencies are on record, including one at the harm level. The quality measure rating comes in at just 1 out of 5, a gap worth asking about directly.
Bethany Home of Rhode Island runs a 33-bed nonprofit operation in Providence, and the staffing numbers are genuinely better than most: 4.84 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter above the national average. But two things undercut that. Weekend staffing drops about 16% below its own weekday level, so the care you'd get on a Saturday isn't the care described in the average. And turnover sits at 100%, every position turns over in a year, against a national rate near 46%. That churn, plus 19 deficiencies on the current record (one at harm level) and a $12,735 fine, explains why the inspection and quality ratings land mid-range despite the healthy staffing figure.
The Scandinavian Home in Cranston runs on a curious split: inspectors found no harm-level problems across 13 deficiencies at its most recent survey in November 2024, and the government's inspection rating comes in at the top of the scale. But staffing sits at the bottom, 1 out of 5 stars, which tells you the building isn't putting enough direct care hours per resident relative to what CMS expects. The deficiencies are mostly paperwork and process issues, not residents getting hurt, that matters. Still, low staffing in a 74-bed nonprofit means call bells get answered slower and hands are stretched thinner, especially on nights and weekends. Ask about actual aide-to-resident ratios by shift before you decide.
Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich runs a nonprofit operation with 168 beds, and its nurse staffing is genuinely strong, 4.92 hours per resident day, about 27% above the national average. Weekend coverage dips roughly 9% below its own weekday levels, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. Turnover sits at 37.8%, better than the 45.8% national figure. The trouble is the inspection record: 22 deficiencies, including 2 at harm or jeopardy level and 5 abuse-related, with two fines totaling $64,230. That combination, good staffing, weak inspection history, is worth asking the administrator about directly before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How many non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Rhode Island?
There are 11 non-profit Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Rhode Island, 15% of the 72 nursing homes there.
Are non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Rhode Island they average 4.65 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.71 for all nursing homes in Rhode Island, a difference of +0.94 hours. Staff turnover averages 41.7% against 40.6%.
Which non-profit Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Rhode Island?