Pawtucket Center

Pawtucket Center is an assisted living community in Pawtucket, RI.

Information last verified: April 1, 2026

70 Gill Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 88 reviews

5 stars

49

4 stars

9

3 stars

2

2 stars

2

1 stars

26

Overall Review of Pawtucket Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff support is a mixed bag

Residents and families describe staff members who are often helpful and attentive.

Many reviews praise the staff as kind, pleasant, and responsive, including nurses and CNA help that families say made a difficult recovery feel supported. Several also mention regular updates and listening to concerns, along with a clean, well-run experience. At the same time, other reviewers report rude or disorganized interactions, and complain that communication and response times did not meet expectations.

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Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Physical and occupational therapy is a key point reviewers focus on.

Multiple reviews highlight rehabilitation therapy staff, saying they helped residents get moving again and supported goals like regaining strength. Some reviewers describe therapy as a standout part of their stay, including PT and OT support. A few negative reviews counter that therapy could be inconsistent and that some patients went without therapy for stretches of time.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food quality and diet follow-through

Food is a recurring point of disagreement in reviews.

Some families say the meals were good or at least acceptable, and one review mentions food options residents like. Others describe the food as terrible, disgusting, or poorly matching what was promised, and mention constipation, dehydration, or generally unsatisfactory meals. The community also provides meal preparation and service with support for special dietary needs, which aligns with the diet-focused discussions in the reviews.

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Clean rooms and recent upgrades

Residents frequently mention cleanliness and room updates.

Several reviews describe the facility as clean and mention remodeling or new furnishings and renovated rooms. Others also note an overall welcoming feel and a building that is being improved over time. Still, a few reviewers criticize the facility condition, including reports of unpleasant conditions and concerns that the environment was not well maintained.

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Care timing and staffing concerns

A number of reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and wait times.

Some reviewers report under-staffing, delays when help is needed, and nights where responders may be stretched thin. Several negative accounts describe long waits for assistance and difficulty getting needed items, while others say call buttons or requests were not handled promptly. A separate set of reviews acknowledges short overnight staffing but says it did not prevent staff from meeting needs, suggesting the experience can vary.

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Care communication can fall short

Communication with families is inconsistent across reviews.

Some families praise social services for explaining what to expect and guiding them through the process. Other reviews say phone calls were not answered, updates were missing, and they were not notified when a loved one went to the hospital. There are also complaints about paperwork or care plans not aligning with what families requested, alongside concerns about coordination of discharge and therapy follow-up.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Theodore F Green State (10 miles away)

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
East Side Wine and Spirits (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

Uncle Tony's Pizza & Pasta (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.4 miles)
Seven Stars Bakery (2.4 miles)
Gregg's Restaurants (2.5 miles)
Pho Horn's (2.6 miles)
Knead Doughnuts (2.8 miles)
Davenport's Restaurant (2.8 miles)

Cafes

Seven Stars Bakery (1.5 miles)
Starbucks (3 miles)
Providence Bagel (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Bolt Coffee (3.8 miles)
Daves Coffee (4 miles)
Bolt Coffee (4.2 miles)

Physicians

University Orthopedics (2 miles)
Anchor Medical (3.4 miles)
University Orthopedics (3.5 miles)
Southern New England Retina Associates PC (3.6 miles)
Ocean Orthopedic Services (3.6 miles)
Coastal Medical - Waterman Pediatrics (3.8 miles)
Coastal Medical Sleep Disorder (4.2 miles)

Parks

Lippitt Memorial Park (2.1 miles)
Blackstone Park (2.6 miles)
Blackstone Boulevard (2.7 miles)
Waterman St Dog Park (2.9 miles)
Gano Park (3.4 miles)
Bold Point Park (3.7 miles)
Roger Williams National Monument (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

Miriam Hospital - Infection, Disease, & Immunology Center (2.7 miles)
Hasbro Children's Hospital (4.6 miles)
Providence VA Medical Center (4.7 miles)
Women and Infants Laboratory (4.8 miles)

Transportation

Providence Station - MBTA & Amtrak (PVD) (3.9 miles)

Theaters

Providence Place Showcase IMAX Theaters (4.2 miles)

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