Golden Crest Nursing Centre
100 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Golden Crest Nursing Centre Compares
Golden Crest Nursing Centre is a 152-bed for-profit nursing facility in North Providence, Rhode Island. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Rhode Island average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.1%) is above the Rhode Island average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 152 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in North Providence, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.0% — better than the Rhode Island average of 22.8% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — about the same as the Rhode Island average of 3.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 4.1% (74% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.9% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 24.3% (36% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Golden Crest Nursing Centre
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Golden Crest Nursing Centre with other nursing homes in North Providence.
What keeps Golden Crest Nursing Centre's health inspections 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 Golden Crest Nursing Centre keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.0% here versus 22.8% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Golden Crest Nursing Centre doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.1% here versus 4.1% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Golden Crest Nursing Centre maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 152 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Golden Crest Nursing Centre?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Golden Crest Nursing Centre's rating advantage in North Providence?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around North Providence
North Providence 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 North Providence.
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