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Tockwotton on the Waterfront

Overview of Tockwotton on the Waterfront
Tockwotton on the Waterfront is a senior living community providing uncompromising quality and comfortable surroundings. It offers a variety of services designed to meet the changing needs of older adults and their families, including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The community emphasizes a person-centered approach to care, ensuring that each resident's dignity and quality of life are preserved.
(401) 272-5280

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
4/5
Rhode Island average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
3/5
Rhode Island average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info 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.
5/5
Rhode Island average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
3/5
Rhode Island average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
5h 8m per day

This home provides 28% more nursing time per resident than the Rhode Island average.

Rhode Island average: 4h 1m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 52

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Rhode Island
Occupancy rate 98.1%
Residents per day (avg) 49
Occupancy rate
98.1%
Residents per day (avg)
49

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$22.1M
Surplus of revenue
$1.7M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$22,130,200.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,720,257.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.8M
26.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.6M
Total costs $20.4M
Bed community size
52-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
13 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
98%
In line with Rhode Island average
Occupied beds
51 / 52
Average residents 95 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Facility
Status Active
Issuance January 23, 2013
Expiration December 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: LTC00781
CMS Certification Number: 415113

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: CHRISTOPHER MCGEE

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems: Yes

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Short Term Rehab
Long Term Care

Contact Information

Fax: (401) 421-0550

Amenities & Lifestyle

Sculler’s Pub
Country store
Café
Full service salon
Library
Theater room
Fitness center
Media room
Gardens
decks and walking paths
Al fresco dining available on the outdoor terrace

Programs & Activities

Activities
Calendar filled with events, programs and classes developed to exercise mind, body and soul.
Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short Term Rehab, Long Term Care, Floor Plans, News & Events

Pricing & Financial Information

Standard One Bedroom starting at$7,000
Deluxe One Bedroom starting at$7,500

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dining at The River’s Edge Assisted Living is like a special occasion—everyday, with fresh flowers on the tables and a menu that evolves with the seasons.
Meals Included
Yes
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Inspection History

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.

8 visits/inspections

1 other visits

Results

5 with issues

3 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:April 10, 2025
Type:Plan Of Correction

20 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Rhode Island average 8.3


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 12

Rhode Island average 28.1

Citations per inspection
3

Rhode Island average 3.48


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

10 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 1.6


Serious Health citations More info 1
41% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 1.7

0 critical citations More info Rhode Island average: 1.6

1 serious citation More info Rhode Island average: 1.7

11 moderate citations More info Rhode Island average: 24.3

0 minor citations More info Rhode Island average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy serious citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Feb 25, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Feb 25, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Feb 13, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Feb 13, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around East Providence The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.

1 facility compared · CMS & RI Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Tockwotton on the Waterfront
NH

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).

AL

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.

EAST PROVIDENCE
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96.6%
+15%
5.14
+40%
+28%
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12
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49
Allen, Gregory
$19,8M
$5,8M
29.3%
415113

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Address 2.5 miles from city center

Address EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 157
Employees 101
Contractors 56
Staff to resident ratio 3.08:1
75% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average ratio: 1.76:1

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 6.8 hours
11% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 7.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 26,541
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 57
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

13.5%

3,585 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 17 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 RN Director of Nursing: 2 Feeding Assistant: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
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
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
31 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Dietitian
% of Days 86%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 77%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 84%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 52%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 29%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 70%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 27%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 7%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
51 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (13.7%)
Medicaid
12 residents (23.5%)
Private pay or other
32 residents (62.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.4
9% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.7
32% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 20.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.2%
17% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 19.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.3%
17% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 18.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 3.5%
85% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 22.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.3%
64% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
39% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
40% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 13.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.2%
17% worse than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 21.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.0%
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 93.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.4%
7% better than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 76.2%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.7%
In line with Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 78.2%

Penalties and 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 amount $9K
91% lower than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: $94K

Number of fines 1
65% fewer fines than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 2.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Rhode Island average

Rhode Island average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Rhode Island average $94K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 13, 2025
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

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

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

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

Rhode Island PACE

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

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

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

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

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

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

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

Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.

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

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

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

$943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Rhode Island LIHEAP

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

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid available.

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

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

Age 60+, RI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

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

~$35,000/year (household).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

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