CRA-MAR Meadows
575 Seven Mile Road, Cranston, RI 02920
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CRA-MAR Meadows Compares
CRA-MAR Meadows is a 41-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cranston, Rhode Island. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Rhode Island average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the Rhode Island average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 41 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cranston, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — better than the Rhode Island average of 22.7% (40% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — about the same as the Rhode Island average of 3.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Rhode Island average of 4.3% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CRA-MAR Meadows
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CRA-MAR Meadows with other nursing homes in Cranston.
What keeps CRA-MAR Meadows's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CRA-MAR Meadows keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 22.7% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CRA-MAR Meadows keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.3% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CRA-MAR Meadows?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CRA-MAR Meadows lag behind other Cranston options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CRA-MAR Meadows?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cranston
Cranston sits in Providence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Rhode Island as a whole (17.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 97,381 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $62,323
- Median home value
- $248,500
Demographics for Providence County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cranston.
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