Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center
70 Gill Ave · Pawtucket, RI · 02861 · 4017227900
154 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Mayer Family
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $193,160 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$193,160 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $241,130 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
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.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B December 13, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 16, 2024 | Fine | $193,160 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $47,970 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 415064 · certified since December 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.