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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Tockwotton on the Waterfront

500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914 · All homes in East Providence

Tockwotton on the Waterfront, a 52-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in East Providence, RI, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #5 of 71 rated homes in RI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#5 of 71
In-state rank among rated RI homes
4.86
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
12
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Tockwotton on the Waterfront, a 52-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in East Providence, RI, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #5 of 71 rated homes in RI on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#5 of 71
In-state rank among rated RI homes
4.86
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
12
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 72 RI nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
415113
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
52
Residents
49
In Hospital
No
County
Providence
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.86 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.10 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.64
CNA Hours
3.11
Total Nursing Hours
4.86 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
29.1%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Tockwotton on the Waterfront

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Tockwotton on the Waterfront ranks #5 of 71 rated nursing homes in RI on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Tockwotton on the Waterfront operates 52 certified beds in East Providence, RI with approximately 49 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $9K levied against this facility. Staffing is reported at 4.86 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.10 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Tockwotton on the Waterfront falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 29.1% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2026 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2026 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Feb 25, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2025 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 6.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 93.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 10.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 79.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 80.7% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Feb 13, 2025 Fine $9K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Tockwotton on the Waterfront, both outside RI so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Tockwotton on the Waterfront

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The RI registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View RI registry
  • Peer homes near 52 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in RI. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Tockwotton on the Waterfront?
Tockwotton on the Waterfront has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Tockwotton on the Waterfront rank among nursing homes in RI?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Tockwotton on the Waterfront ranks 5th among 71 rated nursing homes in RI (#5 of 71). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Tockwotton on the Waterfront?
Tockwotton on the Waterfront reports 4.86 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.10 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 29.1%.
How many beds does Tockwotton on the Waterfront have?
Tockwotton on the Waterfront has 52 certified beds with approximately 49 residents. The facility is located at 500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914.
Does Tockwotton on the Waterfront have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Tockwotton on the Waterfront has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Tockwotton on the Waterfront received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Tockwotton on the Waterfront has received 1 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns Tockwotton on the Waterfront?
Tockwotton on the Waterfront is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Tockwotton on the Waterfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Tockwotton on the Waterfront was on Apr 16, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Tockwotton on the Waterfront?
Tockwotton on the Waterfront is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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