Avalon Nursing Home INC

Nursing Home · Warwick, RI

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number415060

Contact & location

57 Stokes Street
Warwick, RI 02889
Kent County
Phone
(401) 738-1200
ZIP code
02889 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
31
Residents per day
29.8 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Avalon Nursing Home, INC.
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1980
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
—
Registered nurses (RN)
—
Licensed practical nurses
—
Nurse aides
—
Weekend total
—
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 30, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 9.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
27 health · 12 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-11 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-03-11 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-01
2026-03-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-01
2025-05-30 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-30 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-30 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-30 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-30 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-30 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2024-08-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-05-31 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-31 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-31 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-31 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
F0940 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-31 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-31 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-16 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-04
2023-05-10 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12
2023-05-10 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-12

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Kowalik, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Santoro, Ralph (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kowalik, Colleen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kowalik, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kowalik, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kowalik, David (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Kowalik, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Santoro, Ralph (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Avalon Nursing Home INC?

Avalon Nursing Home INC has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Rhode Island.

How many beds does Avalon Nursing Home INC have?

It has 31 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.

Has Avalon Nursing Home INC been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Avalon Nursing Home INC?

(401) 738-1200. The facility is located at 57 Stokes Street, Warwick, RI 02889.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.