Nursing HomeMedicaid

John Clarke Senior Living

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and dedicated nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

600 Valley Road, Newport East · Middletown, RI 02842|60 beds|Licensed & Active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.4/5

based on 59 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

John Clarke is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing staff and engaging activities, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. However, because some reviewers have noted concerns regarding staff motivation and management, we recommend scheduling a tour during a weekend or evening to observe the facility's atmosphere during off-peak hours.

Google Reviews

59 reviews on Google

“John Clarke Senior Living receives high praise for its dedicated nursing staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities department. Families frequently highlight the facility's ability to provide compassionate care across both independent and nursing levels, though some reviewers have raised concerns regarding management and staffing consistency.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Engaging and innovative activities department
Strong rehabilitation services

Concerns

Staffing and management turnover/attitude (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

Distribution · 61 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

27%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the facility's strong reputation for innovative activities, could you walk us through a sample schedule of what a typical week looks like for a resident?
2With a 5-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the high level of care remains consistent and stable for residents throughout the day?
3I noticed there was a recent state violation; could you share what steps the facility has taken to address that and ensure it doesn't recur?
4How does the management team approach building relationships with families, and how do you handle feedback or concerns when they arise?
5Since rehabilitation services are a noted strength here, how do you coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure a seamless transition for residents moving between therapy and daily care?
6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and ensuring they are kept informed of their loved one's status?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Key Review Excerpts

“My mother spent several weeks at John Clarke rehab. The staff was a great team. CNA and nurse services were excellent, Meals were very good. It was clear the staff care about all their patients.”

Rehab patient family member · 2023★★★★★

“My Mom, who turns 107 on November 20th has been at John Clarke Nursing Center for almost 2 years. Since day one I have been impressed by the professionalism demonstrated throughout all departments!! I am onsite at least every other day and NEVER have I witnessed or experienced a disturbing encounter with any administrator or employee.”

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

“John Clarke Senior Living has been wonderful for my mom who has been there for years. She was first in independent living and now, at 95, in nursing care. I can't say enough good things about the staff!”

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Source: 59 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

1.13hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.69hrs

90%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

33%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

21%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.5%

Better than Avg

Here

10.5%

14.4%

19.5%

Newport

26.8%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility8.7%

Better than Avg

Here

8.7%

15.4%

22.7%

Newport

24.3%

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

95.3%

Newport

85.7%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.8%

Better than Avg

Here

2.8%

12.1%

15.5%

Newport

15.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility11.5%

Better than Avg

Here

11.5%

19.5%

16.6%

Newport

16.2%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility16.8%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

16.8%

15.3%

17.5%

Newport

23.7%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

79.7%

78.2%

Newport

75.3%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.6%

Better than Avg

Here

97.6%

81.8%

77.7%

Newport

76.5%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.2%

Better than Avg

Here

1.2%

1.6%

2.0%

Newport

3.6%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies

Well below state avg (8.7)

1 complaint-triggered

Families filed a complaint that triggered a 2025 survey finding serious accident hazards and inadequate supervision, which the facility has reportedly corrected. The facility has a history of deficiencies in safety and environmental issues, including problems with building exits and incontinence care, but all violations have been addressed with correction dates provided.

Apr 10, 2026Routine1 finding

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Sep 25, 2025Complaint1 finding

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Mar 6, 2024Routine2 findings

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

John Clarke Senior Living

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Woods, JoanW-2 Managing EmployeeBagwill, JohnOfficer / DirectorCarpenter, RachelOfficer / DirectorChatellier, PeterOfficer / DirectorFairbank, JenniferOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(401) 846-0743

johnclarkeseniorliving.org

600 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

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Google Reviews

59 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit johnclarkeseniorliving.org

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