Westerly Health Center
280 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Westerly Health Center Compares
Westerly Health Center is a 120-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 (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.2%) is above the Rhode Island average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% 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: 22.5% — better than the Rhode Island average of 22.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 3.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — about the same as the Rhode Island average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.4% — worse 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 Westerly Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Westerly Health Center with other nursing homes in Westerly.
How is Westerly Health Center addressing its staffing levels 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 Westerly Health Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 3.6% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Westerly Health Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Westerly Health Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Westerly Health 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 Westerly Health 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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