Tockwotton on the Waterfront

Tockwotton on the Waterfront is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

Tockwotton on the Waterfront is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

Tockwotton on the Waterfront

500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914 View Map

Tockwotton on the Waterfront is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

Tockwotton on the Waterfront is an Assisted Living Home in Rhode Island

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Overview of Tockwotton on the Waterfront

At Tockwotton on the Waterfront in Rhode Island, seniors can expect exceptional surroundings and premium care. Their team of trusted professionals understands the ins and outs of aging, providing seniors with a vibrant life and exemplary opportunities for growth in their golden years. Offering assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, they have been positively impacting seniors’ lives for 156 years. They are determined to elevate lives day in and day out, making it their priority to restore dignity, love, and joy to seniors’ lives.

The home provides rich amenities such as a library, theater room, fitness center, media room, gardens, alfresco dining, and much more. They also have scheduled transportation and weekly housekeeping with changing of linens and bath towels. Residents can also opt for medication packages, personal care, special diets, and nutritional counseling. With Tockwotton on the Waterfront, seniors can enjoy a worry-free and fulfilling life surrounded by exceptional care and enriching opportunities.

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Home Information Tockwotton on the Waterfront
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
117
Occupancy
99.0%
Total Bed Days Available
18980
Avg. Length of Stay
75 days
Avg. Residents per Day
49
Finance
Home Revenue
$18,709,999.00
Payroll Costs
$6,098,246.00
Profit
$-3,221,107.00
Total Home Costs
$17,554,540.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
32.6%
House Specifics:
CCN
415113
Owner Name
ALLEN, GREGORY
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Providence
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
241
Total Discharges
243
% Medicaid Admissions
4%
% Medicare Admissions
61%
% Private Pay Admissions
35%
% Medicaid Discharges
4%
% Medicare Discharges
58%
% Private Pay Discharges
39%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.14 hrs
Number of Fines
1
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
4150
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
3579
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
10565
Bed community size
117-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Limited Health Service
License Date
February 16, 2017
License Expiration
December 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: ALR01482

Ownership & operating entity

Tockwotton on the Waterfront is legally operated by MICHAELA MCKAY.

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 421-0550

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Tockwotton on the Waterfront

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
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ALLEN, GREGORY
99.0%
$18,709,999.00
$6,098,246.00
32.6%
49.00
4/5
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Address 500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

157
Total Staff
101
Employees
56
Contractors
26,541
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse318.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse197.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant576.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
123 staff
7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.5%
of total hours from contractors
3,585 contractor hours this quarter
Feeding Assistant: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Registered Nurse: 17 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5705712,05591100%6.9
Registered Nurse1417313,93091100%8.4
Medication Aide/Technician130132,50291100%6.7
Licensed Practical Nurse514192,34291100%7.2
Dietitian7071,1977886%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide0338977077%6.8
Speech Language Pathologist0336127684%4.5
Mental Health Service Worker1015256470%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014496066%7.5
Administrator1014425864%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1013684752%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0223316571%5.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0553166571%4.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0663006774%4.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1011242629%4.8
Feeding Assistant011646470%1
RN Director of Nursing0225567%9.1
Medical Director011252527%1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011567%0.8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011567%0.8

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Feb 2025)

4
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Feb 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
11
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Pharmacy Services
2
17% of total
Infection Control
1
8% of total
Quality of Life & Care
1
8% of total
Environmental
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 10
Complaint Investigations 2
State Comparison (RI)
Avg Citations (State)
28.1
This Facility: 12
Avg Critical (State)
1.6
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Feb 25, 2025 G PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Feb 25, 2025 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Feb 13, 2025 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Feb 13, 2025 D NutritionF0805 Corrected
Feb 13, 2025 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Feb 13, 2025 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Feb 13, 2025 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Feb 13, 2025 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Feb 29, 2024 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Feb 29, 2024 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Jan 13, 2023 D EnvironmentalF0908 Corrected
Jan 13, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
51 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (13.7%)
Medicaid 12 (23.5%)
Private Pay/Other 32 (62.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
9.4 Score
9% better than avg State avg: 10.3

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
13.7 Score
32% better than avg State avg: 20.2

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
16.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.4%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
1.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
94.0%
Antipsychotic Use
25.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
21.3%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.9%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
3.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
81.4% 7% better than avg State: 76.2%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.0% Near average State: 2.0%
Influenza Vaccine
80.7% Near average State: 78.2%

Penalties & Fines

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)

Total Fines $9K State avg: $94K 91% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 State avg: 2.8
Compared to State Average Facility: $9K | State Avg: $94K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (Feb 2025 - Feb 2025)

Feb 13, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$9K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
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.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
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).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
@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.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), homemaker services, respite (~5 days/year), transportation.
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.
  • Services: Financial aid (~$332/month extra) for AL costs (personal care, meals, activities).
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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
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.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
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.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
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.
  • Services: Tax credit (~$100-$400/year avg., depending on income).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Rhode Island Seniors

RI Medicaid HCCS

Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
RI NFCSP Respite

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Rhode Island PACE

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

Requirements:
  • 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).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

@Home Cost Share Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/week), homemaker services, respite (~5 days/year), transportation.
Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Financial aid (~$332/month extra) for AL costs (personal care, meals, activities).
Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Rhode Island LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Rhode Island SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax credit (~$100-$400/year avg., depending on income).
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