Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
5 of 5 overall from CMS
198 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 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 36.4% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 102.5% 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.
Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 60-bed nursing home in East Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 5 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 no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day (average)
- 61.5
- Certified since
- 1988 (38 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 Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- About 102.5% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.72 hours per resident per day; the Rhode Island average is 0.76. Is an RN on site overnight?RN 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 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.2
- Quality measures 5 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 2.24 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.39 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 0.72 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 3.13 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 turnover36.4%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover36.4%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 4 | 2 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | 3 | 0 |
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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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 21, 2026)
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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 21, 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 (Dec 21, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 21, 2024)
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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 (Dec 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 21, 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 (Dec 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2024)
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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 (Dec 29, 2023)
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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 (Dec 29, 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
- Size60 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 Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 60 certified beds. It averages 61.5 residents per day, about 102.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.35 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.72 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Eastgate 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
- 4 of 5 Harris Health Center LLC 31beds 92.3%in use 3.52nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Bethany Home of Rhode Island 33beds 88.8%in use 4.84nurse 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.
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 415083. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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