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The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center offers exceptional short-term and long-term care services. Their commitment to residents and families is evident in the genuine care provided, as well as the support for their dedicated employees.
With extensive experience in skilled nursing facility knowledge, this assisted living community ensures residents feel at home, providing top-notch service and premium amenities. From engaging recreation programs to delightful socials, senior residents can partake in activities that pique their interests, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Linda Barros serves as the Administrator at Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center, leading a compassionate team dedicated to supporting every resident’s well-being. She fosters a culture of excellence and treats each individual like family, ensuring personalized and heartfelt care throughout the community.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
48% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
In line with Rhode Island average
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center is legally operated by Linda Barros, Administrator.
In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.
12 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
2 routine inspections
2 other visits
1 life safety inspections
16 with issues
5 without issues
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Rhode Island average: 34 deficiencies
Rhode Island average 8.3
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Rhode Island average 28.1
Rhode Island average 3.48
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
31 of 62 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 31 of 62 resulted from complaint investigations.
4
150% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 1.6
3
76% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 1.7
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Dec 23, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Dec 12, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Dec 12, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Dec 12, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
2.7 miles from city center — 2.49 miles to nearest hospital (The Miriam Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
12% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average ratio: 1.76:1
7% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 7.6 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
328 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 0 | 61 | 16,168 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 6,221 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,218 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,830 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,368 | 76 | 84% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,095 | 83 | 91% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,021 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 699 | 68 | 75% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 564 | 61 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 449 | 63 | 69% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 433 | 46 | 51% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 409 | 53 | 58% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 342 | 60 | 66% | 5.7 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 308 | 52 | 57% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 235 | 50 | 55% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 9 | 10% | 3.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 11% | 2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.0
32% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.1
15% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 20.2
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.7%
50% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 19.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.2%
39% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 18.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.5%
33% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 22.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
55% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 3.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.8%
In line with Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
27% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.6%
40% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.8%
50% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.2%
71% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 21.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.0%
In line with Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 93.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.5%
In line with Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.1%
In line with Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 76.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
70% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 2.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
66.2%
15% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 78.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 0.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
41.7%
18% worse than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
214% higher than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: $94K
77% more fines than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 2.8
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
137% more payment denials than Rhode Island average
Rhode Island average: 0.4
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 16, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 6, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 6, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 6, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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