The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center
Pawtucket, RI · Medicare-certified · 154 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing and quality measures. It reports slightly above-benchmark nurse staffing at 4.16 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $193,160 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1557 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $193,160recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1557.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 2.77
- Weekend nursing
- 3.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.3%11.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
11.4%9.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.2%21.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.8%14.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.7%14.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%5.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.8%27.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.6%12.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%83.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—66.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.1%47.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $193,160 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $241,130 in total fines.
- $193,160
Federal fine
Aug 16, 2024
- $47,970
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE MAYER FAMILY · 11 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 97.2 residents on an average day (63% of 154 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.