Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Nestled on Newport's renowned Bellevue Avenue — the same storied street that winds past the Gilded Age mansions of The Breakers and Marble House — Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in one of Rhode Island's most distinctive coastal settings. Managed by Athena Healthcare Systems, a respected operator known for clinical excellence and person-centered care across New England, Heatherwood brings dedicated, compassionate support to seniors and families throughout Aquidneck Island. The center specializes in skilled nursing care, including short-term rehabilitation following surgery, stroke, or hospitalization, as well as long-term care for those with complex medical needs. Athena Healthcare Systems' commitment to individualized care plans, licensed clinical staff, and evidence-based therapies means residents receive attentive, professional support at every stage of recovery. Heatherwood's location in Newport is a genuine asset for residents and visiting families alike. Newport Hospital, a Lifespan affiliate and the region's primary acute-care facility, is just minutes away on Friendship Street, ensuring seamless care transitions when needed. Families visiting from out of town can enjoy the charm of Thames Street's waterfront restaurants, the boutiques along Broadway, and the scenic Cliff Walk that traces the Atlantic shoreline. Touro Park, one of Newport's beloved green spaces, and the historic Redwood Library — the oldest lending library in the United States — are both a short drive from the facility. For seniors who have long called Newport home, Heatherwood offers the comfort of remaining close to familiar surroundings: the harbor views, the salt air, and the tight-knit community feel that defines this city. For families relocating a loved one to the area, Newport's walkable neighborhoods, cultural richness, and excellent medical infrastructure make it an ideal place to receive high-level care. At Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, skilled clinical expertise and a warm, respectful environment combine to support each resident's dignity, independence, and well-being.