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Overview of Avalon Nursing Home

Avalon Nursing Home is a trusted and established nursing care facility located in Warwick, Rhode Island. This assisted living community is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its senior residents. They pride themselves on maintaining a safe environment and have a team of compassionate and reliable staff members who are always available 24/7.

Avalon Nursing Home ensures that only the most qualified and caring caregivers are selected. Each caregiver is carefully matched with residents based on their specific needs and preferences. Creating a warm and welcoming environment is a top priority and they understand the importance of making residents feel comfortable and cared for, and strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere at all times.

401-738-1200 david.kowalik@cox.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.84/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 31

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

97.1%

31-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility

License Date

October 18, 1909

License Expiration

December 31, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: LTC00446

CMS Certification Number: 415060

Ownership & operating entity

Avalon Nursing Home is legally operated by DAVID KOWALIK.

Type Of Units

Nursing Home

31 units

Total beds

31 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. David Kowalik, Manager

Staff Composition

Total Employees

Full-Time Employees

Care Services

Nursing Services

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 738-9430

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Nurses, Nursing Care, Nursing Home Services, Rehabilitation Equipment

Types of Care at Avalon Nursing Home

Skilled Nursing

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Kent Regency Center

SNF

Warwick

153

GENESIS RI HOLDINGS LLC

94.7%

$28,431,705.00

$8,146,487.00

28.7%

143.90

4/5

2.8535

4/5

3/5

4/5

Avalon Nursing Home

SNF

Warwick

A+

KOWALIK, DAVID

97.1%

29.90

4/5

4.8412

3/5

5/5

3/5

Brentwood Nursing Home

SNF

Warwick

C+

POLLACK, JOSEPH

91.6%

$7,174,268.00

$3,400,287.00

47.4%

50.30

2/5

3.9428

1/5

3/5

5/5

Sunny View Nursing Home

SNF

Warwick

POLLACK, JOSEPH

92.9%

$7,174,268.00

$3,400,287.00

47.4%

50.30

2/5

3.9428

1/5

3/5

5/5

West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

West Warwick

120

WESTVIEW HOLDCO LLC

73.5%

$11,576,479.00

$5,754,660.00

49.7%

97.70

1/5

3.1798

1/5

3/5

2/5

Kent Regency Center

Type of care: SNF RC

Community: Warwick

Bed Count: 153

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GENESIS RI HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 415009

Occupancy: 94.7%

Home Revenue: $28,431,705.00

Payroll Costs: $8,146,487.00

Payroll %: 28.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 143.90

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.8535

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Avalon Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF

Community: Warwick

Bed Count: 31

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KOWALIK, DAVID

CCN: 415060

Occupancy: 97.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 29.90

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.8412

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Brentwood Nursing Home

Type of care: AL HC SNF

Community: Warwick

Bed Count: 57

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: POLLACK, JOSEPH

CCN: 415023

Occupancy: 91.6%

Home Revenue: $7,174,268.00

Payroll Costs: $3,400,287.00

Payroll %: 47.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 50.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9428

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

Sunny View Nursing Home

Type of care: HC SNF

Community: Warwick

Bed Count: 57

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: POLLACK, JOSEPH

CCN: 415023

Occupancy: 92.9%

Home Revenue: $7,174,268.00

Payroll Costs: $3,400,287.00

Payroll %: 47.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 50.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9428

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF

Community: West Warwick

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WESTVIEW HOLDCO LLC

CCN: 415067

Occupancy: 73.5%

Home Revenue: $11,576,479.00

Payroll Costs: $5,754,660.00

Payroll %: 49.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 97.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1798

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 3

3.3 miles from city center

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

12,079

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	9	7.8	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	0	0	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	27	8.5	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

37 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

6.3hs shift avg

Therapy Services

4 staff

4.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

1.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

6.3hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

11.2%

of total hours from contractors

1,347 contractor hours this quarter

Physician Assistant: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	4	27	7,446	91	100%	8.5
Registered Nurse	9	0	9	2,215	91	100%	7.8
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	492	66	73%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	488	65	71%	7.5
Administrator	1	0	1	480	64	70%	7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	270	36	40%	7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	259	51	56%	5.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	167	44	48%	3.8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	91	13	14%	7
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	72	40	44%	1.8
Physician Assistant	0	1	1	38	25	27%	1.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	28	13	14%	2.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	16	4	4%	4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	9	3	3%	3
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	1	1	9	3	3%	3

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Total Health inspections 5

40% below Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 8.3

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 25

11% below Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 28.1

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 1.6

Serious Health citations 1

41% below Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 1.7

Moderate Health citations 23

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Environmental moderate citation May 30, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 30, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation May 30, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 30, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 5 (20%)

Resident Rights 4 (16%)

Infection Control 3 (12%)

Administration 1 (4%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 1 (4%)

Pharmacy Services 1 (4%)

Environmental 1 (4%)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

30 Total Residents

Medicaid 30 (100%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 7.3

29% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 10.3

Functional decline score 14.1

30% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 20.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.9%

23% below Rhode Island average.

Walking Ability Worsened 9.3%

49% below Rhode Island average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.1%

21% below Rhode Island average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.0%

37% above Rhode Island average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% below Rhode Island average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%

26% below Rhode Island average.

Depressive Symptoms 8.5%

37% below Rhode Island average.

Antipsychotic Use 27.0%

26% above Rhode Island average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.3%

0% above Rhode Island average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Rhode Island average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.3%

36% above Rhode Island average.

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

RI Specifics: Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Rhode Island resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

RI Specifics: Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Rhode Island PACE

General: Age 55+, RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

RI Specifics: Operated by PACE Organization of Rhode Island; covers 4 counties (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport).

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

General: Age 65+, RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.

RI Specifics: Administered by Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA); complements Medicaid.

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.

Income Limits (2025): $943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

RI Specifics: Supplement increases to ~$1,275/month total for AL residents; ~50 facilities participate.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, RI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

RI Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Rhode Island LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, RI resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

RI Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid available.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, RI resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

RI Specifics: High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

General: Age 60+, RI resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

RI Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$35,000/year (household).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

RI Specifics: Credit up to $400; local exemptions vary by municipality.

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Avalon Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Rhode Island

Avalon Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Rhode Island

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Type Of Units

Staffing

Leadership

Staff Composition

Care Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Types of Care at Avalon Nursing Home

Inspection History

Inspection Reports

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Health Inspection History

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Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Rhode Island Seniors

Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

@Home Cost Share Program

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

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