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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Providence County, RI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Providence County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Providence County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Providence County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Providence County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 17 assisted living facilities in the Providence County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmwood, Blackstone and West End.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Warwick, Millis and Providence.
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9.9
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59 reviews
When it’s time to make a tough decision on finding a new home for your parents or an elderly family member Atria should be on the top of your list. The staff is not only accommodating they are so supportive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...
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9.8
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38 reviews
I like its physical location-in a neighborhood, on a pond and not far from our home. Majority of the apartments have been upgraded and it is clean. Staff and management friendly and respectful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Smithfield Woods is luxurious senior care community in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our elegant and stately community, located in Providence County, is just minutes from the historic town of Smithfield, with fine dining, shopping, banks and medical offices just minutes away. The dynamic city of...
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9.6
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35 reviews
So happy we chose Anchor Bay! My mother is receiving excellent care and has tons of friends! We found this facility to be reasonably priced compared to others in the area we toured. A great experience from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated near the Atlantic Ocean in historic East Greenwich, Anchor Bay at Greenwich is a warm, suburban senior living community located near Kent County Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, as well as Warwick Mall, Providence Place Mall, Goddard Park and Chelo’s on the Water. Wake up every day in...
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9.4
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41 reviews
Facility is very well maintained, extremely clean, safe, carefully set up for persons with memory issues and attention is paid to decorating for holidays and birthdays. Residents, family members and other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Comfortable and Distinctive Surroundings The perfect blend of hospitality and healthcare. Breathtaking lake views highlight the picturesque campus of The Village at Waterman Lake. Lavish gardens provide the setting for arts, fitness and leisure, including a nine-hole putting green, Bocce court,...
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9.2
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23 reviews
The most significant consideration was geographic location. The resident, my father, was already residing in a senior living facility, called [faculty removed]. Wingate and Wingate have building adjacent to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine spending every day as you wish enjoying friends and family, participating in stimulating cultural and social activities, and surrounding yourself with familiar furnishings in the privacy of your own home. Wingate Residences Living on Blackstone Boulevard is located in one of Rhode...
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9.1
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29 reviews
They were attentive to my mother’s needs. The food was fantastic and the staff were friendly. She loved the music entertainment, and enjoyed the church services. The facility was very clean and well kept as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Capitol Ridge at Providence is a cozy urban retreat situated in historic Providence, overlooking downtown and of course the State Capitol. The beautiful, historic setting is accented by manicured gardens, private walking paths and gazebos. A terrace off the main dining room offers seasonal...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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5 reviews
This is the third assisted living i have been in. My apartment is larger then my last one and a year after being here I am paying less per month. The chef here is great and has a great variety of menu...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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9.0
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27 reviews
The staff at Highlands on the East Side are very hands on. There are always three or four nurses in the room with them. They don't just put you on a couch all day to watch tv. They interact with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WE ARE NOW OPEN! Exclusively created to celebrate you, your wisdom, your spirit, and your life — The Highlands on the East Side is a newly designed Assisted Living residence with all the comforts of home...and more! We pride ourselves as being the value choice for senior living by offering...
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7.8
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16 reviews
I asked my mother to give me her overall opinion of living at Stillwater, and she said "I am very comfortable here. I think the staff is great and I enjoy the other residents. I can go walking in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.4
Review score
37 reviews
We have been extremely pleased with our loved ones care at the Wingate Residences community. What has really helped make it a great experience are just the people who work there, and based on the experience...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine spending every day as you wish enjoying friends and family, participating in stimulating cultural and social activities, and surrounding yourself with familiar furnishings in the privacy of your own home. Wingate Residences on the East Side is the area's premiere assisted living community...
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8.0
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1 review
My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Providence County, RI
The average cost of senior living in Providence County is $5,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakefield-Peacedale, RI with an average of $4,925 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Providence County, RI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Providence County, RI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Providence County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Providence County, RI by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Providence County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Providence County, RI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Providence County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Providence County
The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI
5.0
THE BEST PLACE EVER... awesome! 5 on all!!! They gave [name removed] so accommodating and bend over backwards to help in every way. Honestly, I couldn't be happier... my aunt is thrilled to be there. My sister and I are just waiting for our time to move into the bridge!
Atria Lincoln Place
4.9
My 94 year old dad spent several months at Atria until his passing in May of 2024. I always felt he was well cared for. The staff was so good to persuade him to participate in the different events they were having and they always made sure he was having a good time. The staff that ...
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Brookdale Centre of New England in Coventry, RI
5.0
My mother n law is settling into Brookdale nicely. The staff and residents that I have experienced when visiting have been just wonderful. The food and activities are of quality, and her overall experiences have been successful to date. I would rate all 7 areas with 5. Thank you for reaching ...
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Providence County review score based on 99 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 17 Providence County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Providence County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Providence County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Providence County assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 99 reviews of 17 Providence County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Providence County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Providence County, RI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Providence County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Providence County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Providence County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Providence County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Providence County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Providence County, RINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Providence County assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Providence County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Providence County, RINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Providence County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Providence County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Providence County, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Providence County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Providence County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Providence County, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Providence County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Providence County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Providence County, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Providence County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Rhode Island assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Providence County protect seniors.
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Atria Lincoln Place, Atria Draper Place and Atria Bay Spring Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Providence County, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.
There are 17 assisted living facilities near Providence County, Rhode Island. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Providence County, Rhode Island are Atria Lincoln Place, Atria Draper Place and Atria Bay Spring Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Providence County
- Warwick, Rhode Island
- Millis, Massachusetts
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Cumberland, Rhode Island
- Cranston, Rhode Island
- North Kingstown, Rhode Island
- Woonsocket, Rhode Island
- Somerset, Massachusetts
- North Attleboro, Massachusetts
- Grafton, Massachusetts
- Smithfield, Rhode Island
- Bristol, Rhode Island
- Swansea, Massachusetts
- Norton, Massachusetts
- Seekonk, Massachusetts
- Johnston, Rhode Island
- Plainfield, Connecticut
- Rehoboth, Massachusetts
- Lincoln, Rhode Island
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