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Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center
70 Gill Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, certified for 154 beds and caring for about 113 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Rhode Island median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 15, 25 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 24.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $241K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Rhode Island median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 30.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Providence Co. median | Rhode Island median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 45 | 27 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.2 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.1% | 36.5% | 39.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $241,130 | $40,295 | $22,205 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (41 in the county, 72 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Rhode Island average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Dec 2024, 13 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 L ×2 D ×20 E ×12 F ×8 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 13 May 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 13 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Nov 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 23 Jan 2023 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2024 | Fine | $193,160 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $47,970 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Rhode Island average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.1%, RNs 30.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Rhode Island median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.1% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.4% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.2% | 22.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. CMS groups this facility with 11 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Violet Snf Holdco Llc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Providence County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliffe Manor | Johnston | 122 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc | Cranston | 156 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 14.7 | $14K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Cherry Hill Manor | Johnston | 171 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 7.6 | $6K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | East Providence | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 20.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Grandview Center | Cumberland | 72 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 30.6 | — | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence | Pawtucket | 49 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6.1 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Tockwotton On the Waterfront | East Providence | 52 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 23.1 | $9K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Evergreen House Health Center | East Providence | 160 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12.5 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 41 facilities in Providence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center been cited for?
45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Rhode Island median is 25 per facility.
Has Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $241K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Rhode Island median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Dec 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.