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Adviniacare Waterview Villas, LLC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1275 South Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914132 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 79 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 7)

Below average in RI · Below recommended RN staffing · $20,573 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility's activities program is genuinely exceptional and provides a high quality of life for residents who can participate. However, you must be prepared to be a very active advocate; ensure you have a clear plan for monitoring care, as multiple families have reported significant issues with staffing responsiveness and climate control during emergencies.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

79 reviews on Google
AdviniaCare Waterview Villas receives high praise for its exceptionally dedicated activities department and warm, compassionate staff who treat residents like family. However, the facility faces serious recurring criticisms regarding understaffing, poor communication during medical emergencies, and inadequate climate control during hot weather. Families should weigh the vibrant social environment against these significant operational and care-related concerns.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff7.0Clean5.0Activities10.0Meds3.0Memory3.0Comms4.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Highly engaging and creative activities department
  • Warm, compassionate, and friendly nursing/CNA staff
  • Strong sense of community and family atmosphere
  • Effective physical therapy and rehabilitation services

Concerns

  • Understaffing leading to slow response times and poor care (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate climate control/lack of cooling during heatwaves (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Rudeness or lack of empathy from specific nursing staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication regarding medical status and medication management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(1)'18(1)'20(1)'22(4)'24(2)'26(15)

Distribution · 74 analyzed

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54
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6
3
2
2
1
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11

How They Respond to Reviews

37%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your activities department receives a lot of praise; could you tell me about the most popular events or social programs currently offered for residents?
  • 2Given the recent feedback regarding temperature comfort, what systems or protocols do you have in place to ensure resident rooms stay comfortable during extreme heatwaves?
  • 3With the current staffing levels, what is your specific process for ensuring that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive timely assistance?
  • 4I see that communication is a priority for your team; how do you keep families updated on changes in a loved one's medical status or adjustments to their medication management?
  • 5I appreciate that you actively engage with online feedback; how does that resident and family input directly influence changes or improvements you make to daily operations?
  • 6What steps are being taken to address the recent health inspection findings to ensure the highest quality of care and safety for all 132 residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

The activities department is absolutely amazing, creative and fun! I don't know how Barbara does it!

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

My sister is a resident and here room has been consistently over 85 deg for over a week in this hot weather. We have complained to the staff with no resolution to the issue.

Resident's family · 2024★★★★★

I’ve never seen the quality of care the friendliness, the attentiveness to each patient and each patient needs by the staff too much to mention.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 79 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.54hrs
73%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.04hrs
74%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.8%
US
15.4%
RI
22.7%
Providence
19.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
12.1%
RI
15.5%
Providence
14.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.4%
US
95.5%
RI
95.3%
Providence
95.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.4%
Better than Avg
Here
15.4%
US
19.5%
RI
16.6%
Providence
15.5%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
22.4%
US
19.4%
RI
22.4%
Providence
22.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.6%
US
14.4%
RI
19.5%
Providence
18.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.5%
US
81.8%
RI
77.7%
Providence
75.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.7%
Better than Avg
Here
79.7%
US
79.7%
RI
78.2%
Providence
77.5%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
1.6%
RI
2.0%
Providence
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (8.7)
8 complaint-triggered
$20,573 in fines

AdviniaCare Waterview Villas has a concerning pattern with 35 deficiencies across recent surveys, including 7 complaint-triggered violations where families reported issues. The facility shows recurring problems with accident prevention, food safety and nutrition, and infection control that persist across multiple years. While the provider reports correcting violations when cited, the repeated nature of these safety and care quality issues, particularly the accident hazards cited twice in complaint investigations, suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully evaluate.

Feb 27, 2026Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Dec 2, 2025Complaint
1
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Nov 18, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Jul 21, 2025Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jan 31, 2025Routine
11
0688Actual harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0740Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0569Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Aug 1, 2024Complaint
2
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 31, 2025

$20,573

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Adviniacare Waterview Villas, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Athena Healthcare Systems

Chain Size

24 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.7/5 · Rank 13 of 24

Ownership & Management

Owners

Athena Health Care Systems Ri LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Curtis, Diane

Owner (parent company)

Hauser, Marybeth

Owner (parent company)

Hyland, Judith

Owner (parent company)

Mosier, Michael

Owner (parent company)

6%

Santilli, Lawrence

Owner (parent company)

78%

Senra, Priscilla

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Santilli, LawrenceOfficer / DirectorAthena Health Care Associates, INC.ManagerSantilli, LawrenceManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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