Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Serving residents in Bristol, Rhode Island, The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility owned by Rhode Island Healthcare Holdco. The home serves residents who need intensive rehabilitation, longer-term nursing care, or respite services. Families can choose among Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term post-acute care and ongoing skilled nursing care. The location has a Walk Score of 63, which means the surrounding area has some accessible amenities for visiting family members.
The 133-bed home has a strong rehabilitation focus. There are dedicated rehabilitation services and discharge planning support. This makes it a great option for residents recovering from surgery, a fall, or an acute illness. Residents stay an average of 107 days, which is a mix of post-acute rehabilitation residents working toward recovery and those needing ongoing nursing care. With an occupancy rate of 89 percent, the community is nearing full capacity.
Daily nursing support is substantial, averaging more than 4 hours per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide hands-on care throughout each shift. The level of staffing supports assistance with daily activities, medication management, and clinical monitoring. The home also offers a secure dementia unit for residents with memory care needs. There are also hospice and respite services for families seeking short-term relief or end-of-life support.
Private room options, Wi-Fi throughout the building, on-site laundry services, and a robust activities program support residents’ daily engagement. The facility has been operating for 5 years. It serves the Bristol area with a focus on rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Inspection reviews have shown that earlier operational concerns were addressed and resolved.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 27 | 34 | This facility has 21% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (27 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 21% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5.4 | 6.8 | This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (5.4 vs. RI avg 6.8).↓ 21% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 20 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,465 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 94 | 156 | 25,340 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 34 | 48 | 6,640 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 11 | 25 | 4,514 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 4 | 12 | 3,459 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,791 | 92 | 100% | 6.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,604 | 68 | 74% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,235 | 81 | 88% | 6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 824 | 62 | 67% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 818 | 69 | 75% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 681 | 77 | 84% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 474 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 434 | 66 | 72% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 58 | 63% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 238 | 46 | 50% | 4.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare from 2017–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bristol's city center to The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
| The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare | NH MC | Bristol | - | 133 | - | 63 | - |
| Smithfield Woods | NH AL MC RC | Smithfield (Greenville) | - | 140 | - | 37 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC NC PC RC | Pascoag | - | 100 | - | 53 | Private Rooms |
| Friendly Home | NH HC MC | Woonsocket (Rhodes Avenue) | - | 126 | A+ | 24 | Private Rooms |
| Apple Rehab Clipper | NH MC NC RC | Westerly | - | 60 | - | 19 | - |
The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare is legally operated by Douglas C Klein Iii, Administrator.
The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to RI state health department records, The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare's license number is LTC00816.
The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare's occupancy is 89%.
The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in RI.
The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare has 133 beds.
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