Tockwotton On The Waterfront
East Providence, RI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 415113) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,628
Phone: (401) 272-5280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tockwotton On The Waterfront holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 stars.
Tockwotton On The Waterfront reports 4.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.1%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
CMS records show Tockwotton On The Waterfront has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,628.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Tockwotton On The Waterfront is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in East Providence, Rhode Island, certified for 52 beds with an average of 48.5 residents. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tockwotton holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,628.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate any change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tockwotton On The Waterfront has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Rhode Island state average of 2.89 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.86 hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a 29.1% nursing turnover rate; CMS gives it a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,628.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 52 beds with an average daily census of 48.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally approved since 1992-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4012725280 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4012725280 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/415113?state=RI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.