Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center sits at 999 S Main St in Pascoag, RI, and has 71 certified beds, so it's not a huge place but big enough to handle different kinds of needs, and while they average about 47 residents a day, there's always 24-hour care from healthcare staff, doing everything from pain and wound management to palliative care and memory care needs, and offering specialized therapy like physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy, and then there's short-term and long-term care, plus services like orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, and spinal rehab, which not every facility can say. Residents get daily activities-everything from sunshine breakfasts and Yahtzee tournaments to group sessions led by a licensed social worker and even one-on-one sessions if someone would rather have a private talk, and during the warmer weather, people can enjoy the outdoors, gardening, or pet therapy, and pets seem to lift everyone's spirits, you know, so spring and summer seem more lively with those activities. People eat fine cuisine and have in-house laundry, so they don't have to worry about washing clothes, and there's free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and rooms that are both semi-private and private, which is something families sometimes ask about, and then there are common areas, patios, and good views since it's in a rural spot with gardens and some quiet.
The place is for profit, owned mostly by Joel Leifer and David Oberlander with Boruch Fink holding a smaller share, and the nurse turnover is high at about 77.4%, and with 3.33 nurse hours per resident per day, it's something to check if someone has higher needs, but they do say they focus on each resident's care plan and try to keep things homelike and person-centered, and it's a private facility with in-house diagnostic labs to make tests quicker, which might matter if someone's waiting for results, and they accept both short and long stays. There are extra features like parking options, in-house laundry for bedding and clothes, outdoor spots when the weather's nice, and places for activities or group gatherings, plus cable television and free Wi-Fi for residents who want to stay in touch or keep busy. There's a range of amenities listed in rental information, including pet-friendly options, fitness centers, pools, patios, and even waterfront views for some units, though details on every unit or policy aren't easy to find, and some apartment listings show choices from one up to four bedrooms, but not every type is always available, and not every apartment is for sale or rent at a given time.
Crystal Lake's history in the Pascoag community stretches back several years, but people should know inspection reports list 60 deficiencies over time, including six on the most recent survey from April 2025-three related to infection, and concerns have come up about accurate assessments and food preparation, so families should look closely at those reports if they want more detail, especially since the center is a Special Focus Facility Candidate, which means it's had serious quality problems even if it's not officially flagged at the moment. The place says it aims to keep people comfortable and give some peace of mind by offering things like palliative care or engaging social programs, and it follows federal and Rhode Island rules for things like housing and employment protections, including LGBTQ rights and those based on source of income. Residents can access programs that support their health, hobbies, and social needs, and while it looks peaceful with its rural, garden-like setting, people would do well to review all available reports and take a good look before making any decisions about care or residency for themselves or their family.
