Royal of Westerly Nursing Center
79 Beach Street, Westerly, RI 02891
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How Royal of Westerly Nursing Center Compares
Royal of Westerly Nursing Center is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Westerly, Rhode Island. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Rhode Island average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.6%) is below the Rhode Island average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Westerly, the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.4% — better than the Rhode Island average of 22.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Rhode Island average of 3.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.6% — better than the Rhode Island average of 4.3% (87% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.7% — better than the Rhode Island average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Royal of Westerly Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Royal of Westerly Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Westerly.
What keeps Royal of Westerly Nursing Center'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 Royal of Westerly Nursing Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.6% here versus 4.3% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Royal of Westerly Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 66 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Royal of Westerly Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Royal of Westerly Nursing Center's rating advantage in Westerly?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Royal of Westerly Nursing Center?
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 Westerly
Westerly sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Rhode Island as a whole (17.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 26,071 (20.7%)
- Median age
- 45.0 years
- Median household income
- $86,970
- Median home value
- $359,300
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Westerly.
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