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Waterview Villa Rehabilitation And Health Care Center in East Providence, RI

Waterview Villa Rehabilitation And Health Care Center is a nursing home community in East Providence, RI.

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Waterview Villa Rehabilitation And Health Care Center in East Providence, RI

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1275 South Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914

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4.2 from 79 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Waterview Villa Rehabilitation And Health Care Center

differentiator 22 reviews mention this

Activities team is a highlight

The activities team gets frequent, specific praise for keeping residents engaged.

Residents and families repeatedly describe an activities staff that plans upbeat programs, invites people into events, and brings a sense of fun through themes and room-to-room visits. Multiple reviewers single out individuals in the recreation and activities roles, calling out how they include residents and help them look forward to the day. A few reviews also mention the community’s social events and game time as part of what makes the experience feel welcoming.

common 31 reviews mention this

Caring, communicative staff stands out

Across nurses, CNAs, and other staff, residents describe care as compassionate and attentive.

Many reviewers emphasize that staff treat residents with kindness and compassion while staying engaged in day-to-day needs. Several comments also note communication and responsiveness—especially nurses and CNA support, plus help from reception and social work teams. While experiences vary, the dominant theme is that people feel welcomed and supported by the staff throughout care.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining can be inconsistent, with some praise and some clear complaints.

Some residents and families mention restaurant-style dining and enjoyable meals, including social dining and homemade soup. Others describe problems with food being bland or unappetizing, or say kitchen orders for dietary needs were sometimes hit or miss. That mix suggests dining quality depends on what’s being served and how well orders are handled for individual preferences.

  • A restaurant dining area with neatly set tables and a scenic ocean mural on the wall.
  • A nautical-themed interior with a large mirror framed by a ship's wheel and visible floor tiles.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Medication and response issues

A small number of reviews raise concerns about medication handling and call response.

A few critical reviews describe medication problems, including reports of incorrect medication administration or delays in receiving requested medication. Those same accounts also mention frustration with staff response after pressing call buttons, along with situations that led families to seek urgent care elsewhere. These complaints stand out because they directly affect day-to-day safety and comfort.

common 5 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is valued

Therapy support is mentioned positively in rehab experiences.

Several reviewers describe physical therapy support during rehab and say the team works with residents toward improvement and success. Families also mention coordination between therapy and activities as contributing to a better overall experience. There are also a few isolated comments about meal timing or other day-to-day logistics rather than therapy itself.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 132 resident community capacity 132 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Theodore F Green State (6 miles away) Theodore F Green State (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • University Orthopedics (0.5 miles)
  • Coastal Medical Sleep Disorder (0.6 miles)
  • Coastal Medical - Waterman Pediatrics (1.4 miles)
  • University Of Medicine Riverside (1.5 miles)
  • University Surgical Associates - Roth, Leslie A, MD (1.7 miles)
  • University Foot Care (2 miles)
  • Open Door Health (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Stop & Shop Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Bold Point Park (0.9 miles)
  • Gano Park (1.4 miles)
  • Waterman St Dog Park (1.5 miles)
  • Blackstone Park (1.8 miles)
  • Blackstone Boulevard (2 miles)
  • India Point Park (2.2 miles)
  • Roger Williams National Monument (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bradley Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Hasbro Children's Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • Women and Infants Laboratory (2 miles)
  • Miriam Hospital - Infection, Disease, & Immunology Center (3.4 miles)
  • Providence VA Medical Center (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • PVDonuts (1.3 miles)
  • Davenport's Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • Tallulah's Taqueria (1.4 miles)
  • Like No Udder (1.5 miles)
  • Brass Monkey (1.6 miles)
  • Al Forno Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • The Hot Club (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Daves Coffee (1.9 miles)
  • Seven Stars Bakery (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Bolt Coffee (2.2 miles)
  • Bolt Coffee (2.4 miles)
  • White Electric Coffee (2.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Providence Station - MBTA & Amtrak (PVD) (2.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Providence Place Showcase IMAX Theaters (2.6 miles)

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