Westerly Health Center in Westerly, RI

Save

  • Outdoors

    A charming white gazebo surrounded by lush greenery in a picturesque garden setting.

  • Building

    A school building with a sign in front, surrounded by grass and trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Trees

    A scenic outdoor area with a white gazebo, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in front of a red brick building.

  • Landscaping

    The entrance of a healthcare facility with well-maintained landscaping.

  • Garden

    A scenic garden with a paved pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, and featuring a few benches for seating.

  • Entrance

    A health center entrance with a green and white striped awning and two rocking chairs.

  • Outdoor

    A landscaped garden area with a red-brick building in the background under a clear blue sky.

  • Patio

    A sunny garden with a patio set and gazebo surrounded by lush greenery.

Westerly Health Center in Westerly, RI

Westerly Health Center is a nursing home community in Westerly, RI.

Information last verified:

280 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891

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

4.8 from 117 reviews
5 stars
111
4 stars
2
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 stars
4

Seniors.FYI Elite Community Awards

Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2025

Add this award to your website

Overall Review of Westerly Health Center

common 60 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently caring

Residents and families consistently describe a kind, attentive care team.

A major theme across reviews is how supported residents feel, with repeated praise for staff kindness, responsiveness, and attentiveness to day-to-day needs. Several reviewers also describe communication and guidance that helped families through admissions, transfers, and rehab recovery. Even during renovation or busy periods, multiple comments say staff were available and did not ignore requests.

common 20 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and updates stand out

Many reviewers mention the facility feels clean and well maintained.

Many reviews specifically call out cleanliness, spotless rooms, and a well-kept environment. A number of comments also mention ongoing updates and renovations, including a newly renovated gym and refreshed hallways or rooms. One negative review raises concerns about bed bugs and other basic care issues, which is the main outlier against the otherwise frequent cleanliness praise.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities help prevent loneliness

Reviews often point to an active schedule that keeps residents engaged.

Residents are described as having a social life through activities like bingo, shows, holiday celebrations, and resident groups. Multiple reviewers also describe planned day trips and staff-supported group time, including opportunities that involve families. The community also explicitly lists community-sponsored and resident-run activities, which matches the emphasis residents and visitors place on engagement.

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Rehab support plus medication help

Rehab care is a frequent focus, with attention to therapy and health management.

Several reviews discuss rehabilitation experiences, including improvements supported by nursing and therapy teams like PT/OT and speech. Families also mention that staff helped identify concerns and support recovery during the stay. This aligns with the care setup that includes nursing and supervision and includes medication management, meal preparation and service, and assistance with activities of daily living.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed reactions

Dining is mentioned both positively and negatively in reviews.

Some visitors describe meals as tasty with good portions, and others link dining to day-to-day comfort. However, one critical review says the food was unacceptable and also raises medication-timing concerns. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and lists diet-focused supports tied to special restrictions, which may explain why dining comes up differently from person to person.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care can miss basics

A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about safety and care delivery.

While most reviews are strongly positive, a few report severe problems that go beyond day-to-day complaints. One review describes medication problems and bed bug concerns, and another describes a negative experience involving staff access and codes during an emergency response situation. These accounts are limited compared with the broader praise for attentiveness, but they are serious enough to note when deciding.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (0.9 miles)
  • Koi Japanese Cuisine (1.2 miles)
  • The Malted Barley (1.3 miles)
  • Bridge (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Cinder Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • The Haversham (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Nana's Bakery & Pizza (1.2 miles)
  • Perks & Corks Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • C.C. O'Brien's (1.4 miles)
  • Dave's Coffee (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.2 miles)

Theaters

  • United Theatre (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • Wilcox Park (1.3 miles)
  • Mystic River Park (8.1 miles)
  • Pequot Woods (8.7 miles)
  • Ninigret Park (9.4 miles)
  • Bluff Point State Park (11.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Brian Shannon, DDS (1.8 miles)
  • The Vascular Experts (2.3 miles)
  • Dialysis Center of Westerly (2.4 miles)
  • David S. Cameron (2.4 miles)
  • Ninigret Orthopedics (2.4 miles)
  • Gentle Gynecolgy: Kong Insu MD (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Mc Quades Marketplace (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Seaside Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Anderson (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Westerly Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Lawrence And Memorial Family Medicine (10.5 miles)
  • Pequot Health Center (10.9 miles)
  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital (10.9 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Westerly Health Center?
What photos are available for Westerly Health Center in Westerly, Rhode Island?

Nearby Communities

  • Golden Years Assisted Living Community

    Golden Years Assisted Living Community

    Westerly, RI

    4.3 from 10 reviews
     

    pro Renovations improved ambiance; friendly staff and happy residents.

  • Chestnut Cottage At The Elms

    Chestnut Cottage At The Elms

    Westerly, RI

    4 from 3 reviews
     

    pro Warm, friendly staff in a cozy, home-like setting with engaging activities.

  • The Elms Retirement Residence

    The Elms Retirement Residence

    Westerly, RI

    4.6 from 57 reviews
    $3,995 to $7,395 / month

    pro Beautiful, home-like setting with attentive staff and engaging activities.

  • The Elms Assisted Living

    The Elms Assisted Living

    Westerly, RI

    4.3 from 8 reviews
     

    pro Comprehensive care options plus robust amenities and transport.

  • Carriage House at the Elms

    Carriage House at the Elms

    Westerly, RI

    4.3 from 8 reviews
     

    pro Intimate 21-resident community offering memory care with comprehensive daily living support.

  • Babcock Village

    Babcock Village

    Westerly, RI

    4 from 12 reviews
     

    pro Prime access to healthcare, pharmacies, and local amenities.

  • Seniors Helping Seniors

    Seniors Helping Seniors

    Stonington, CT

    4.8 from 17 reviews
     

    pro Clean, friendly staff delivering reliable, affordable dementia care.

  • Pendleton Health & Rehab Center

    Pendleton Health & Rehab Center

    Mystic, CT

    4.6 from 106 reviews
     

    pro Friendly, helpful staff with strong rehab services; clean, comfortable rooms.

  • Masonicare at Mystic

    Masonicare at Mystic

    Mystic, CT

    3.9 from 15 reviews
    $2,100 to $4,800 / month

    pro Charming, welcoming setting with compassionate staff and engaging activities.

Skilled Nursing Facility in Nearby Cities

Related Resources

  • caregiver burnoutCaregiver Exhaustion: Recognizing the Signs and Restoring Your Well-Being

    Caregiver exhaustion, or burnout, stems from the relentless demands of caregiving, leading to emotional and physical depletion characterized by stress, frustration, and neglect of personal needs. Addressing this burden is essential to prevent long-term consequences, with early recognition and support being crucial for caregivers to maintain balance and implement self-care.

  • what is hospice care at homeUnderstanding Hospice Care at Home: Comprehensive Services, Key Benefits, and Eligibility

    Hospice care at home provides specialized end-of-life support that focuses on comfort and dignity for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, offering a range of services including medical management, emotional and spiritual support, and logistical assistance tailored to the family's needs. It involves collaboration to create individualized care plans and extends to bereavement support after a loved one's passing.

  • how much does 24/7 in home care cost per monthUnderstanding the Full Cost of 24/7 In-Home Care: A Detailed Overview

    The guide outlines the rising costs of 24/7 in-home care, ranging from $10,000 to over $20,000 monthly, driven by factors such as location and caregiver qualifications. It discusses the limited coverage by Medicare and private insurance, potential Medicaid support, and the emotional and living condition considerations influencing families' decisions on care arrangements.

By clicking submit, you agree to our Partner's Terms of Use. You also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from our Partner. Your consent is not a condition to using our Partner's service. Please visit our Partner's Privacy Policy for information about their privacy practices.
Submit