Rhode Island Department of Health Rhode Island Department of Health

 

 

Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
HEALTH Information Line 1-800-942-7434

 

 

Health Topics

Nursing Homes

Choosing a Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a very important decision. Here are three important steps to take.

Survey Performance Tool for Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are inspected at least every 9-15 months to assess compliance with federal standards of care such as adequacy of staffing, quality of care and cleanliness of facilities. This tool aids consumers in their choice of a nursing home using existing data collected through the Division's surveys.

Nursing Home Clinical Measures
This website presents information on the health and functional status of residents in Rhode Island nursing homes. The information is presented in the form of rates for nine different clinical measures. 

Second Family and Resident Satisfaction with Nursing Home Care in Rhode Island Autumn 2007
- Supplemental Information (How to Use the Report) pdf

First Family and Resident Satisfaction with Nursing Home Care in Rhode Island Autumn 2006 pdf

Nursing Home Inspection and Survey Information
Here you will find nursing home information for consumers.

Resource List for Nursing Home Consumers 
This is a partial listing of frequently used resources. When contacting any of the organizations listed here, be sure to ask if they have suggestions about additional resources you may want to contact.

Nursing Home Resident Satisfaction: An Overview of Public Reporting June 2003 pdf

 

 

 

 

collage of different people