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Bristol County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare

4 of 5 overall from CMS

One Dawn Hill Road, Bristol, RI 02809

Call (401) 253-2300Directions

At a glance

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The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare is a 133-bed nursing home in Bristol, Rhode Island (Bristol County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.70 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $33,765 in the past three years.

Certified beds
133
Residents per day (average)
120.1
Certified since
1977 (49 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Green Tree Healthcare Management (4 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $33,765 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 50.0%, above the Rhode Island average of 40.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.07 hours per resident on weekends against 3.70 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 33 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 19 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Oct 31, 2024: Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Jun 4, 202681
Dec 19, 2024162
Jan 22, 202497

Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (33)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 5, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2025)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2025)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2025)

  15. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 30, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2024)

  21. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2024)

  22. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2024)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2024)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2024)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2024)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Oct 15, 2024Fine$12,387
Dec 27, 2023Fine$21,378
Dec 27, 2023Payment Denial3 days

Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Rhode Island

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare?

The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare have?

The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare has 133 certified beds. It averages 120.1 residents per day, about 90.3% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare?

The home reports 3.70 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.65 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $33,765 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415050. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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