Washington County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr
2 of 5 overall from CMS
2115 South County Trail, West Kingston, RI 02892
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.58 hours Below the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 43.2% Above the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 14 2 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $14,069 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 88.1% of 112 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr is a 112-bed nursing home in West Kingston, Rhode Island (Washington County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.58 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,069 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day (average)
- 98.7
- Certified since
- 1978 (48 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.
Questions to ask South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,069 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 43.2%, above the Rhode Island average of 40.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.71 hours per resident per day; the Rhode Island average is 0.76. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.2
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.1
The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.58 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 2.42 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.45 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.71 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 3.25 h Rhode Island average 3.34
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover43.2%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover61.9%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 5 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 12, 2026: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 7 | 2 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 2 | 1 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (14)
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GActual harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 11, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 15, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Fine | $14,069 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Rhode Island
- Size39 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Washington County9
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr?
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr have?
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr has 112 certified beds. It averages 98.7 residents per day, about 88.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr?
The home reports 3.58 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.71 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,069 in the past three years.
Does South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield 80beds 86.8%in use 3.58nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care 55beds –in use –nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 South County Eden Operations LLC DBA Lakeside Nurs 120beds 86.3%in use 3.20nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Washington County
Who to call in Rhode Island
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Rhode Island.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Rhode Island State Long Term Care Ombudsman 1-888-351-0808 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Rhode Island Department of Health, Complaint Unit 401-222-5960 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Rhode Island staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415054. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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