Nursing homes in Cranston, RI
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cranston, part of the Providence area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Cranston, Rhode Island, and the surrounding Providence region have access to three skilled nursing facilities. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these local centers maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc stands out as the city’s top-performing facility with a perfect 5-star rating. Families searching for care across the 02920 and 02905 ZIP codes can utilize these official federal metrics to evaluate quality.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Cranston
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Cranston
- All homes in Cranston score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cranston
| Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc CEDAR CREST NURSING CENTRE INC · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| SCANDINAVIAN HOME INC SCANDINAVIAN HOME INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CRA-MAR Meadows Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.