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Kent County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

Avalon Nursing Home INC

2 of 5 overall from CMS

57 Stokes Street, Warwick, RI 02889

Call (401) 738-1200Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Avalon Nursing Home INC is a 31-bed nursing home in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
31
Residents per day (average)
29.8
Certified since
1980 (46 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

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 Avalon Nursing Home INC

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. The latest standard inspection (May 30, 2025) cited 10 health deficiencies; the Rhode Island average is 9.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. About 96.1% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

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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 27 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 5 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 30, 2025: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
May 30, 2025105
May 31, 202475
May 10, 2023102

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

Health citations, past three years (27)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

  2. 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 1, 2026)

  3. 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 1, 2026)

  4. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Jun 20, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Jun 20, 2025)

  6. 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 (Sep 23, 2024)

  7. 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 (Jun 17, 2024)

  8. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2024)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2024)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2024)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2024)

  12. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 17, 2024)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2024)

  14. 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 (May 12, 2023)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

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.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Rhode Island

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Avalon Nursing Home INC?

Avalon Nursing Home INC has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Avalon Nursing Home INC have?

Avalon Nursing Home INC has 31 certified beds. It averages 29.8 residents per day, about 96.1% of its certified beds.

Has Avalon Nursing Home INC been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Avalon Nursing Home INC 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 415060. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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