Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 42th percentile among Rhode Island nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Staffing at Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 4.03 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 50 deficiencies at Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.03 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.65 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.75 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.40 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0745 Severity DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Dec 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0688 Severity EProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medicDec 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0698 Severity EProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Dec 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0641 Severity DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Dec 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0658 Severity DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Dec 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% | 4.5% | Average |
| Falls with major injury | 2.4% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 9.7% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 12.0% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 8.5% | 7.5% | Worse |
| New/worsened incontinence | 31.2% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $241,130
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -10 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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