ElderGrade
D

45.8/100

Below average

Royal Middletown Nursing Center

193 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

CMS 2/5 stars #6 of 6 in Newport County (401) 847-2777
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $30,590 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

18.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.2 for 26 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.92 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $30,590 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.21 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.92 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.94 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 30, 2026 (3 months ago).

F Apr 30, 2026 F0606 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 30, 2026 F0557

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ROYAL HEALTH GROUP, which operates 12 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MAMARY, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MAMARY, JAMES Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Royal Middletown Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for Royal Middletown Nursing Center? +

Royal Middletown Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of D (45.8 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Royal Middletown Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.21 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Royal Middletown Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 26 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Royal Middletown Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Royal Middletown Nursing Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.