Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab Center, LLC
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 7)
- High RN turnover (54%)
Bottom 25% in RI · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in ADVINIACARE chain · $21,964 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility is physically well-maintained and has a competent therapy team, the serious allegations regarding patient nutrition and lack of communication with families are significant red flags. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a clear plan for daily communication with the nursing supervisor and monitor your loved one's nutritional intake closely.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the facility's appearance and staff, while others report severe concerns regarding patient care and communication. While the therapy department and certain nursing staff are highlighted as positives, there are alarming allegations regarding patient nutrition and a lack of family involvement in medical decision-making.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective therapy department
- Well-maintained, beautiful facility
- Helpful nursing staff
Concerns
- Poor communication with family regarding medical status (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate nutrition or meal quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 10 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that staffing levels are a priority for us, could you walk us through how your team manages daily care coverage to ensure residents get the attention they need?
- 2We understand that staying informed about a loved one's health is vital; what is your standard process for updating families on medical status changes and care plans?
- 3We’ve heard great things about your therapy department, but we are also interested in the dining experience—what steps are you taking to improve meal quality and variety for residents?
- 4With 129 residents in the facility, how do you foster a sense of community and ensure that daily activities feel engaging and personalized?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating that situation to family members immediately?
- 6How do you ensure that the high standards of facility maintenance we see here are matched by the quality of daily nursing care provided to each resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Sure some cnas are nice and I liked them alot and the therapy department was great, but I think the management and the place in general is crap.”
“The doctors don't consult with you , the nursing supervisor doesn't consult the family at all. They are starving, my brother to death.”
“Amazing facility, staff was so helpful with the care of my grandmother I couldn’t think of a better facility for her to make her celestial descend.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has ongoing issues with families filing 11 complaints triggering federal inspections, revealing recurring problems in care planning, medication management, and facility cleanliness/safety. The facility shows persistent deficiencies across multiple surveys from 2023-2026, with repeated violations in ensuring quality services, preventing medication errors, and maintaining safe, clean environments. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring issues in core care areas suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.
Jan 22, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Aug 15, 2025Routine9
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 7, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Mar 27, 2025Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Oct 2, 2024Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jul 19, 2024Routine12
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 2, 2024
$12,035
Fine
Sep 13, 2023
$9,929
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab Center, LLC
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Adviniacare
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 10 of 10 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
David a Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee
Owner · Organization
Frederick S Frankel Trust
Owner · Organization
Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel Ttee
Owner · Organization
Berkowitz, Benjamin
Owner
Berkowitz, David
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Frankel, Frederick
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Meystel, Yosef
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Turofsky, Steven
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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