The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
One Dawn Hill Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare Compares
The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare is a 133-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bristol, Rhode Island. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Rhode Island average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.8%) is above the Rhode Island average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 133 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bristol, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Rhode Island average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.1% — better than the Rhode Island average of 22.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 3.6% (59% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Rhode Island average of 4.3% (49% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — worse than the Rhode Island average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Rhode Island averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare with other nursing homes in Bristol.
What keeps The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.1% here versus 22.7% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.6% across Rhode Island. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 133 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare's rating advantage in Bristol?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Bristol
Bristol sits in Bristol County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Rhode Island as a whole (17.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 9,674 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $85,413
- Median home value
- $364,500
Demographics for Bristol County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bristol.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Bristol
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.