Washington County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care
4 of 5 overall from CMS
415 Gardner Road, West Kingston, RI 02892
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day Not reported
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations in 3 years 9 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use Not reported of 55 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.
Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care is a 55-bed nursing home in West Kingston, Rhode Island (Washington County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 55
- Residents per day (average)
- –
- Certified since
- 1992 (34 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 Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care
Chosen from this home's public 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 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.2
- Quality measures Not rated 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 Not reported Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides Not reported Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses Not reported Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses Not reported Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends Not reported 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 turnoverNot reported
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Rhode Island average37.9%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 4 | 1 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (9)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Complaint inspection · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 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 (Mar 7, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2024)
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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.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2024)
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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 (Dec 12, 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.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 10, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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 (Jan 13, 2023)
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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 (Jan 13, 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
- Size64 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 Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care?
Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 1 and quality measures is not published.
How many beds does Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care have?
Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care has 55 certified beds.
Has Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care 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 South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr 112beds 88.1%in use 3.58nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Roberts Health Centre Inc 66beds 94.2%in use 4.80nurse 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.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415107. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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