Tockwotton on the Waterfront
500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914 · (401) 272-5280
Non profit - Corporation · 52 certified beds
Tockwotton on the Waterfront has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 2 citations (the Rhode Island average is 9.3). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,628 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 16, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.April 16, 2026 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 16, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 25, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 25, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,628February 13, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Rhode Island average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.86 | 3.71 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.10 | 0.77 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.48 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.11 | 2.46 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.1% | 40.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day | 48.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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