Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
225 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.33 hours Below the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 27.5% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 18 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 93.4% of 70 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.
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 70-bed nursing home in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.33 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day (average)
- 65.4
- Certified since
- 1979 (47 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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.
Questions to ask Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- The latest standard inspection (Sep 5, 2025) cited 10 health deficiencies; the Rhode Island average is 9.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident on weekends against 3.33 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.73 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 3 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 4 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 3.33 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 2.30 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.29 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.73 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 2.93 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 turnover27.5%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover42.9%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 6 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 10 | 2 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 6 | 2 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (18)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2025)
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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 (Nov 28, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2025)
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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 (Oct 5, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 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 (Jan 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)
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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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
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
- Size53 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Providence County41
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 70 certified beds. It averages 65.4 residents per day, about 93.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.33 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.73 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLC 161beds 94.3%in use 3.06nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 120beds 89.8%in use 4.64nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Tockwotton on the Waterfront 52beds 93.3%in use 4.86nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Providence 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.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415072. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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