Providence County, Rhode Island · Nursing home
Tockwotton on the Waterfront
5 of 5 overall from CMS
500 Waterfront Drive, East Providence, RI 02914
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.86 hours Above the state average of 3.71
- Nursing staff who left in a year 29.1% Below the state average of 40.6%
- Health citations in 3 years 12 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $8,628 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 93.3% of 52 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Tockwotton on the Waterfront is a 52-bed nursing home in East Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.86 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,628 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 52
- Residents per day (average)
- 48.5
- Certified since
- 1992 (34 yrs)
Non 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 Tockwotton on the Waterfront
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,628 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.07 hours per resident on weekends against 4.86 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.9
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 2.8
- Staffing 5 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.2
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Rhode Island average 3.1
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.
- All nursing staff 4.86 h Rhode Island average 3.71
- Nurse aides 3.11 h Rhode Island average 2.46
- Licensed practical nurses 0.64 h Rhode Island average 0.49
- Registered nurses 1.10 h Rhode Island average 0.76
- All staff, weekends 4.07 h Rhode Island average 3.34
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.
- Nursing staff turnover29.1%
- Rhode Island average40.6%
- Registered nurse turnover33.3%
- Rhode Island average37.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 25, 2025: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 2 | 0 |
Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (12)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 19, 2026)
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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 (May 19, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2025)
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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 1, 2025)
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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 (Apr 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2025)
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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 (Mar 13, 2025)
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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 (Mar 13, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2025)
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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 (Mar 15, 2024)
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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 (Mar 15, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,628 |
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
- Size65 of 72 by certified beds
- Rhode Island average residents per day98.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Providence County41
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Tockwotton on the Waterfront?
Tockwotton on the Waterfront has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Tockwotton on the Waterfront have?
Tockwotton on the Waterfront has 52 certified beds. It averages 48.5 residents per day, about 93.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Tockwotton on the Waterfront?
The home reports 4.86 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.10 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.
Has Tockwotton on the Waterfront been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,628 in the past three years.
Does Tockwotton on the Waterfront accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Bethany Home of Rhode Island 33beds 88.8%in use 4.84nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 AdviniaCare Waterview Villas, LLC 132beds 94.5%in use 3.14nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 60beds 102.5%in use 3.35nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Providence County
Who to call in Rhode Island
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Rhode Island.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Rhode Island State Long Term Care Ombudsman 1-888-351-0808 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Rhode Island Department of Health, Complaint Unit 401-222-5960 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Rhode Island staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415113. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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