Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 2.9

Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.2

Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 3.1

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing: 3.82 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.41 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.82 (state 0.49 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.59 (state 2.46 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.65 (state 3.34 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 30.1 (state 40.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 30.8 (state 37.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: December 12, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 5.0 (state 9.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 1
Citations on record (3 years): 45 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-03-25	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-03-31
2024-12-23	Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-30
2024-12-12	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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-12-12	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 2025-01-10
2024-12-12	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-12-12	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-08-16	Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-08-16	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection	L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-08-16	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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-08-16	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 · complaint inspection	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-08-16	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-08-16	Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. F0940 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-05-13	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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-24
2024-05-13	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-24
2024-03-26	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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-05-06
2023-12-13	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-12-13	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-12-13	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-12-13	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-12-13	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-12-13	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-12-13	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-12-13	Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2023-12-28
2023-11-06	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-11-06	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-11-06	Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-01-23	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	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	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 2023-03-15
2023-01-23	Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	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 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	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. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	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 2023-02-28
2023-01-23	Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773 · Administration Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-02-28

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $241,130 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-08-16	Fine	$193,160
2023-11-06	Fine	$47,970

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Berkowitz, Leah (individual)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Mayer, Giorgio (individual)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Akhtar, Ali (individual)	Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Crespo, Stephen (individual)	Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Crespo, Stephen (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mayer, Giorgio (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Elkins, Steven (individual)	W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center?

Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center has a 1-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 Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center have?

It has 154 certified beds and cares for about 113 residents per day.

Has Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $241,130 in the last three years.

Who owns Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center?

It is part of The Mayer Family and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center?

(401) 722-7900. The facility is located at 70 Gill Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861.

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