nursing home in Warwick, RI
Avalon Nursing Home INC
57 Stokes Street, Warwick, RI 02889 · (401) 738-1200
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avalon Nursing Home INC at a glance
Avalon Nursing Home INC is a 31-bed for-profit nursing home in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Rhode Island average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 30, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Rhode Island average is 9.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 31
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1980
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kent County
- CMS Certification Number
- 415060
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.91 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.19 hrs | 0.77 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.72 hrs | 2.46 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.42 hrs | 3.34 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 70 | 117 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $60,948 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 31 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 30 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.1% | 87.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 40.3% | 22.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.6% | 19.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.3% | 16.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 16.2% | 17.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 23.5% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.3% | 22.3% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.4% | 94.1% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Rhode Island avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 59.1% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 1, 2026 |
| May 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| August 28, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 23, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected June 17, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Complaint | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 4, 2024 |
| May 10, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 11, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 10, 2023 Standard | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOWALIK, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| SANTORO, RALPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/28/2025 |
| KOWALIK, COLLEEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2014 |
| KOWALIK, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2014 |
| KOWALIK, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2014 |
| KOWALIK, DAVID Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| KOWALIK, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/21/2020 |
| SANTORO, RALPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avalon Nursing Home INC's rating?
Avalon Nursing Home INC has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Rhode Island nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Avalon Nursing Home INC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Rhode Island average of 9.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Avalon Nursing Home INC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Avalon Nursing Home INC?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Avalon Nursing Home INC and how do I contact it?
Avalon Nursing Home INC is at 57 Stokes Street, Warwick, RI 02889. Phone: (401) 738-1200.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.