Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston, RI

Cedar Crest Nursing Centre is a nursing home community in Cranston, RI.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

125 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 43 reviews

5 stars

18

4 stars

5

3 stars

3

2 stars

2

1 stars

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Overall Review of Cedar Crest Nursing Centre

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Staff care is frequently praised

Residents and families frequently describe compassionate, attentive staff.

Many reviewers say nurses, CNAs, therapists, and other staff treated their loved ones with kindness, patience, and respect. Several families highlight communication and responsiveness as a positive, describing questions being answered and care teams going out of their way to keep people comfortable. A smaller share of reviews are less positive about staff behavior or communication, which suggests experiences can vary.

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Cleanliness shows up both ways

Cleanliness is mentioned often, with both strong praise and complaints.

Some reviewers describe the facility as clean or immaculate and note it doesn22222doesn222222222not smell like urine. Others report dirty conditions, including filthy bathrooms, and even a case described as dirty enough to call the place unacceptable. Because both positive and negative cleanliness comments appear, it222222222 may depend on unit, timing, and staff coverage.

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Dining can be hit or miss

Dining receives generally positive mentions, alongside reports of inconsistency.

Several residents and families describe the food as good and say meals prepared on-site were enjoyable. Other reviewers say the food quality swings, including descriptions ranging from good to awful. One reviewer also notes the dining area is bright and appealing, which aligns with the restaurant-style dining offered by the community.

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Therapy quality varies

Therapy is sometimes described as excellent, but timing and consistency can be a problem.

Some reviewers praise physical therapy, calling the therapy team knowledgeable or impactful for recovery. Others describe sessions being random, delayed, or not delivered as expected, including reports of therapy not happening on certain days or being limited before discharge. A few comments also connect care issues to overall rehabilitation outcomes, including when people felt they were discharged before they were ready.

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Activities help fill the days

Residents can have scheduled entertainment and group activities.

A couple of reviewers describe the community keeping residents busy with entertainment and resident activities. One mentions kickball and regular entertainment coming in, while another observes a lively atmosphere with lots of activities happening in the main area.

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Cost and discharge pressure worries

Multiple reviewers raise concerns about cost and discharge decisions.

One reviewer calls the community expensive while also noting they got it on Medicaid. Others mention out-of-pocket costs and, in negative reviews, describe feeling their loved ones were discharged too soon or that the overall process felt tied to money and insurance rather than readiness.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

156 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Theodore F Green State (5 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Tavern in the Square (1.8 miles)
Chapel Grille (1.9 miles)
Twin Oaks (2.1 miles)
Olneyville New York System (3.1 miles)
Troop PVD (3.4 miles)
Chilangos (3.4 miles)
Nick's on Broadway (3.5 miles)

Physicians

Bling Eyewear (1.9 miles)
Xra Medical Imaging (2.3 miles)
OPTX Eyewear (3.1 miles)
Olneyville Health Center (3.3 miles)
Zhou Linda MD (3.4 miles)
Aspire Dermatology (3.5 miles)
Lim Richard Atwood Medical Associates Limited Johnston (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)

Cafes

Latte Love Coffee House (1.9 miles)
Starbucks (2 miles)
Panera Bread (2 miles)
Latte Love Coffee House (3.2 miles)
New Harvest Coffee (4 miles)
The Nitro Bar (4 miles)
White Electric Coffee (4.1 miles)

Parks

Playground (2.8 miles)
Roger Williams Park (3.6 miles)
India Point Park (4.5 miles)
Roger Williams National Monument (5 miles)

Places of Worship

St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church (3.9 miles)
Our Lady of Grace Church (4.1 miles)

Theaters

Apple Cinemas (4 miles)
Providence Place Showcase IMAX Theaters (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

Women and Infants Laboratory (4.1 miles)
Hasbro Children's Hospital (4.3 miles)
Providence VA Medical Center (4.3 miles)
Kent County Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles)

Transportation

T. F. Green Airport (4.1 miles)
Green Airport (PVD) (4.4 miles)
Providence Station - MBTA & Amtrak (PVD) (4.9 miles)

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