Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Compares
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 95-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newport, 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 (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.0%) is above the Rhode Island average of 22.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 95 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newport, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.0% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 22.7% (28% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Rhode Island average of 3.6% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.3% — 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 Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Newport.
How is Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.0% here versus 22.7% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.6% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 95 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's rating advantage in Newport?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Newport
Newport sits in Newport County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.2% 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+
- 18,390 (22.2%)
- Median age
- 45.8 years
- Median household income
- $84,282
- Median home value
- $399,500
Demographics for Newport County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newport.
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