nursing home in Newport, RI
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · (401) 849-5222
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 95-bed for-profit nursing home in Newport, Rhode Island (Newport County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Rhode Island average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 12, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,018.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.6% per year (state average 40.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 95
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 19, 1980
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Newport County
- CMS Certification Number
- 415074
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.35 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.81 hrs | 0.77 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.28 hrs | 2.46 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.07 hrs | 3.34 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.6% | 40.6% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 18.8% | 37.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 43 | 117 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,018 | $60,948 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 95 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 86 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.3% | 87.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 29% | 22.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 22.3% | 19.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21.6% | 16.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 48.6% | 17.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.4% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.4% | 22.3% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.6% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 94.1% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.3% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 79% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 11, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2026 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 8, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 8, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 8, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 8, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 8, 2025 |
| August 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 28, 2024 |
| July 18, 2024 Complaint | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 17, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Complaint | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,018 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD, KELLY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 12/31/2024 |
| BIGNEY, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 70% | 12/31/2024 |
| RYAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 12/31/2024 |
| RYAN, STEPHANIE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 12/31/2024 |
| ARNOLD, KELLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| BIGNEY, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| CICCHELLI, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2008 |
| DOMINGOES, LORI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/25/1999 |
| HEALTH CONCEPTS LTD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2026 |
| ROMAGNOLO, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2012 |
| RYAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| RYAN, STEPHANIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| ARNOLD, KELLY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| BIGNEY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| RYAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| RYAN, STEPHANIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| ARNOLD, KELLY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| BIGNEY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| RYAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| RYAN, STEPHANIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| ARNOLD, KELLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| BIGNEY, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| CICCHELLI, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2008 |
| DOMINGOES, LORI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/25/1999 |
| ROMAGNOLO, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2012 |
| RYAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Rhode Island nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Rhode Island average of 9.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is at 70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Phone: (401) 849-5222.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.