St Clare Home
Newport, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415111) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (401) 849-3204 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Clare Home holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
St Clare Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.59 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
St Clare Home has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
St Clare Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Newport, Rhode Island, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1992. The facility has 50 certified beds with an average of 49.5 residents, indicating it typically operates near full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Clare Home holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 1 star, and staffing 4 stars. This mix indicates strong inspection performance and staffing levels, though quality measures are notably low compared to the other domains, which families may want to review in detail on Care Compare.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.59 per resident per day, including 1.13 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show St Clare Home has 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. There is no chain information provided in this data, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should independently verify current details and any updates on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage from CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Clare Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
St Clare Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.59 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a 56.3% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, St Clare Home has 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St Clare Home has 50 certified beds with an average of 49.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
St Clare Home is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
St Clare Home was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall (4 stars), health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 4018493204 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 4018493204 to arrange a tour and ask about specific care practices.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415111?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.