Newport County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
John Clarke Senior Living
2 of 5 overall from CMS
600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.47 hours Below the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 25.5% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 5 2 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $14,385 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 90.0% of 60 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.
John Clarke Senior Living is a 60-bed nursing home in Middletown, Rhode Island (Newport County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.47 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,385 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day (average)
- 54.0
- Certified since
- 1982 (44 yrs)
Non 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 John Clarke Senior Living
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,385 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident on weekends against 3.47 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
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 4 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.2
- Quality measures 4 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 3.47 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 2.46 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.00 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 1.01 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 3.11 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 turnover25.5%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover15.4%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 18, 2026: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 2 | 0 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (5)
-
JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)
-
DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2026)
-
JImmediate jeopardy, 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 (Sep 26, 2025)
-
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2024)
-
DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Fine | $14,385 |
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
- Size59 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 John Clarke Senior Living?
John Clarke Senior Living has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does John Clarke Senior Living have?
John Clarke Senior Living has 60 certified beds. It averages 54.0 residents per day, about 90.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at John Clarke Senior Living?
The home reports 3.47 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.01 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has John Clarke Senior Living been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,385 in the past three years.
Does John Clarke Senior Living 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 Grand Islander Center 146beds 76.8%in use 3.37nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Royal Middletown Nursing Center 50beds 89.0%in use 3.21nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 St Clare Home 50beds 99.0%in use 4.59nurse 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 415076. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
See something shown incorrectly? Tell us. To change the underlying record, the home must contact CMS or its state survey agency.