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Tockwotton on the Waterfront

500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914 · Providence County

Tockwotton on the Waterfront provides Rhode Island with a variety of services designed to meet the changing needs of older adults and their families. We are a senior living community providing uncompromising quality and comfortable surroundings.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (50 of 52 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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One of East Providence's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Tockwotton on the Waterfront is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in East Providence, RI, with 52 certified beds and an average of about 50 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.96 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.17 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,628 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.96 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in East Providence for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 52
Avg. residents/day: 50
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 415113

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$10,780–$13,900/mo (median $12,000)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Providence prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.96; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.17; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 36.4%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: 1 ($8,628)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-02-13
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-02-25Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-02-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-02-13Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-02-13	Fine	$8,628

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space

Location

500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Tockwotton on the Waterfront

How much does Tockwotton on the Waterfront cost?

Tockwotton on the Waterfront does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the East Providence, RI area typically runs $10,780–$13,900 per month (median $12,000, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Tockwotton on the Waterfront's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Tockwotton on the Waterfront 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Tockwotton on the Waterfront?

Staff provide about 4.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Tockwotton on the Waterfront?

Tockwotton on the Waterfront has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Tockwotton on the Waterfront have availability?

Typically 95% full (50 of 52 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Tockwotton on the Waterfront offer?

Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence, RI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 52 beds.

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