For-profit

Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center

70 Gill Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

(401) 722-7900 · The Mayer Family

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1CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
1 of 5Overall
1 of 5Health inspections
4 of 5Staffing
4 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability companyCertified beds154
Estimated occupancy73.1%Latest inspection2024-12-12

County and Rhode Island comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Rhode Island
Overall rating
Facility: 1 of 5
worse
Health-inspection score
Facility: 175.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.82 hours/day
better
RN staffing
Facility: 0.41 hours/day
worse
Staff turnover
Facility: 30.1%
better
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 5 deficiencies
better
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyRhode Island
Overall rating1 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score175.0 points77.3 points75.9 points
Total nurse staffing3.82 hours/day3.64 hours/day3.58 hours/day
RN staffing0.41 hours/day0.66 hours/day0.72 hours/day
Staff turnover30.1%36.5%39.3%
Latest health deficiencies5 deficiencies7 deficiencies7 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2024-12-12
5 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

F688 · Severity E

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-10

F698 · Severity E

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-10

F641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-10

F658 · Severity D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-10
2023-12-13
15 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

F657 · Severity E

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28

F690 · Severity E

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28

F699 · Severity E

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28

F761 · Severity E

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28

F686 · Severity D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28

F695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28

F757 · Severity D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28

F577 · Severity B

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-28
2023-01-23
25 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

F636 · Severity F

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F638 · Severity F

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F640 · Severity F

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F812 · Severity F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-15

F867 · Severity F

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F886 · Severity F

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F686 · Severity E

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F692 · Severity E

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F757 · Severity E

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F569 · Severity D

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F622 · Severity D

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F677 · Severity D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F687 · Severity D

Provide appropriate foot care.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F710 · Severity D

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F758 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F761 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

F773 · Severity D

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Administration Deficiencies · Standard survey citation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28

Staffing composition

2.59 hours/dayNurse aide
0.82 hours/dayLPN
0.41 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.82 hours/day
County median
3.64 hours/day
Rhode Island median
3.58 hours/day
Weekend total
3.65 hours/day
Staff turnover
30.1%
RN turnover
30.8%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

Not reported: cms footnoteunavailableRhode Island: 1.5 per 1,000 days · County: 1.3 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

Not reported: cms footnoteunavailableRhode Island: 1.6 per 1,000 days · County: 1.4 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.0%betterRhode Island: 3.3% · County: 3.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

4.2%similarRhode Island: 4.2% · County: 4.3%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%betterRhode Island: 2.0% · County: 1.7%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

13.2%betterRhode Island: 22.3% · County: 23.2%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

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Facility Details

Certified beds
154
Average daily residents
112.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1979-12-01
CCN
415064

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.58959
Lpn hours0.8178
Rn hours0.41493
Reported total hours3.82232
Weekend total hours3.65062
Weekend rn hours0.34523
Adjusted total hours4.18388
Total turnover percent30.1
Rn turnover percent30.8
Administrators left0

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$241,130.00Total fines
2Number of fines
0Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2024-08-16Fine$193,160.00
2023-11-06Fine$47,970.00

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

5Health citations
13Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

RI counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

4

2024-08-16 · L

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2024-08-16 · L

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-11-06 · K

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-11-06 · J

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
BERKOWITZ, LEAH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
MAYER, GIORGIO5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
AKHTAR, ALICONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
CRESPO, STEPHENCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
ELKINS, STEVENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
CRESPO, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
MAYER, GIORGIOCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE

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