Newport County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.35 hours Below the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 28.6% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $8,018 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 90.3% of 95 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.
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 95-bed nursing home in Newport, Rhode Island (Newport County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.35 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 95
- Residents per day (average)
- 85.8
- Certified since
- 1980 (46 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company 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 Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 4 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 3.35 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 2.28 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.26 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.81 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 3.07 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 turnover28.6%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover18.8%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 3 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 6, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb 1, 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 (12)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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 (Apr 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 (Apr 11, 2026)
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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 (Apr 11, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Apr 11, 2026)
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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 (Apr 11, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 11, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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 (Feb 8, 2025)
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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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 8, 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 (Feb 8, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 17, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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
- Size45 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Newport County6
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 95 certified beds. It averages 85.8 residents per day, about 90.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.35 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.81 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the past three years.
Does Village House Nursing & 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 Newport, LLC 114beds 89.6%in use 3.35nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 St Clare Home 50beds 99.0%in use 4.59nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 John Clarke Senior Living 60beds 90.0%in use 3.47nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Newport 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 415074. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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