Nursing homeActive
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center
70 Gill Ave, Pawtucket, RI 028614017227900154 certified beds · 113 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2023
Deficiencies
45
● 1● 40● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$241,130
2 fines
Last survey
2026-03-25
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Rhode Island Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-12 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-16 | Complaint | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-13 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-13 | Standard | 170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-06 | Complaint | 012 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-23 | Standard | 0190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Rhode Island Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-31Record 415064-20260325-F600
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-30Record 415064-20241223-F745
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-10Record 415064-20241212-F641
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-10Record 415064-20241212-F658
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-10Record 415064-20241212-F688
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-10Record 415064-20241212-F698
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-09Record 415064-20240816-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity LHarm
Infection control
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-09Record 415064-20240816-F880
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-09Record 415064-20240816-F726
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-09Record 415064-20240816-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-09Record 415064-20240816-F812
F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-09Record 415064-20240816-F940
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-24Record 415064-20240513-F625
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-24Record 415064-20240513-F655
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 415064-20240326-F578
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F657
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F695
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F699
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F761
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-28Record 415064-20231213-F577
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity KHarm
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 415064-20231106-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 415064-20231106-F689
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-06Record 415064-20231106-F835
F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F569
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F622
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F636
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F638
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F640
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F641
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F686
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F687
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F695
F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F710
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F757
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F761
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F773
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-15Record 415064-20230123-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F867
F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-28Record 415064-20230123-F886
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-16 | Civil money penalty | $193,160 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-06 | Civil money penalty | $47,970 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.41
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 0.76 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.82
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 3.71 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.65
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 3.34 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover30%
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover31%
Facility
Rhode Island
National
Rhode Island 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Rhode Island | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 13.2% | 22.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.1% | 19.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.4% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Leah Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Mayer, Giorgio Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Akhtar, Ali Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crespo, Stephen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crespo, Stephen Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elkins, Steven Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mayer, Giorgio Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Mayer Family — 11 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Rhode Island.
No county cost figures on file for Providence.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab Center, LLC Pawtucket | 1.6 mi | 2026-01-22 | 0183 |
| AdviniaCare Summit Commons, LLC Providence | 2.2 mi | 2026-07-02 | 13910 |
| Mansion Nursing and Rehab Center Central Falls | 2.4 mi | 2026-06-01 | 5131 |
| Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center East Providence | 3.0 mi | 2026-02-19 | 0120 |
| Bethany Home of Rhode Island Providence | 2.8 mi | 2025-11-26 | 1171 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |