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Nursing homes in Providence, RI

Providence, RI has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 6 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing homeOverall ratingHealth inspectionsStaffingQuality measuresBedsFines
Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center100 Borden Street · Non profit - Corporation 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars1203 ($85,654)
Bethany Home of Rhode Island111 South Angell Street · Non profit - Corporation 3 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars331 ($8,278)
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center225 Elmwood Avenue · For profit - Corporation 3 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars70None
Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLC135 Dodge Street · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1612 ($58,559)
Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center50 Maude Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars2064 ($153,202)
Berkshire Place455 Douglas Avenue · For profit - Corporation Cited for abuse 1 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars22011 ($59,978)
AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC99 Hillside Avenue · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars1658 ($347,385)

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Rhode Island, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Providence

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 22, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 16, 2026 · Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0559 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0559 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.July 2, 2026 · AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many

Questions about nursing homes in Providence

Which nursing home in Providence has the highest Medicare rating?

Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has the highest overall rating in Providence: 4 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Providence have been fined?

6 of the 7 have been fined in the last three years, $713,056 in all. The most was $347,385, at AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Providence?

Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLC was cited for abuse; Berkshire Place was cited for abuse; AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in Providence is the largest?

Berkshire Place, with 220 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.