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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lincoln, RI

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88 Floor plans available
9.8
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My mother moved in several months ago and it has been a perfect spot for her! The social interaction, prepared meals, and lovely environment have been a great fit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Aide...
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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90 reviews
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My uncle recently moved into Anchor Bay (one bedroom apt). Having helped him with his choice and move, as well as visiting daily for 2 weeks, I feel like I have a good picture of the facility and how it...
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 One Hundred Acre Cove Nature Preserve with beautiful water views, Anchor Bay at East Providence is a vibrant, cozy senior living community located near Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital and Roger Williams Hospital as well as Seekonk Shopping Center, RISD Museum and Haines...
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9.4
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40 reviews
9.4
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40 reviews
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I would absolutely 100% recommend this wonderful facility. The staff is amazing, the daily events and special events keep everyone engaged and it's the first time I've seen my mother happy in a while
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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75 reviews
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75 reviews
5 star
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Some very friendly people, nice location. Clean and well maintained. Nice natural walking path around the building that seems safe for elderly. Excellent gym and chair program. Underwhelmed with the food.
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.
Chapel HIll is a luxury senior living community in the tranquil village of Chapel Four Corners in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island. Our community is located just off Route 295, offering a convenient and short drive from the major cities of Providence, Boston, New Haven and Hartford....
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9.3
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26 reviews
9.3
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26 reviews
5 star
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My grandmother is very happy there. She has become very active and is socializing more than ever. Staff are very kind and helpful.
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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41 reviews
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41 reviews
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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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8.8
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33 reviews
8.8
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I don't mind giving feedback, especially to a place that is wonderful as Capital Ridge. This is the first time experience for me and my family member and One. I'll never forget in my lifetime. Yes, I would...
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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41 reviews
8.3
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She did well there with all the encouragement from PT and OT and is doing much better at home. She liked all your services and the food.
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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This place is like living in a residential hotel. There are many varied programs--fitness, entertainment and intellectual. The people are welcoming and pleasant because we are all owners in this cooperative...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Laurelmead on Blackstone Boulevard has combined luxurious living accommodations, through individual home ownership, with quality services and amenities since 1994. Designed in the traditional New England style, Laurelmead is situated on 23 acres of wooded, rolling hills overlooking the Seekonk...
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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
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.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lincoln, RI

The average cost of senior living in Lincoln is $5,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cranston, RI with an average of $4,938 per month.

Independent living costs in Lincoln, RI, vs. nearby cities

Lincoln, RI
$5,328/mo
$5,388/mo

Independent living costs in Lincoln, RI, vs. state and national averages

Lincoln, RI
$5,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Lincoln, RI, vs. other senior living options

$6,261/mo
Independent Living
$5,328/mo

Independent living costs in Lincoln, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,231/mo
Studio
$4,989/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,248/mo

Senior living costs in Lincoln vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lincoln, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLincoln, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Independent Living$5,328/mo$5,183/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,472/mo$4,865/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,261/mo$5,768/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Lincoln, RI:$5,328/mo
Rhode Island:$5,183/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Lincoln, RI:$5,472/mo
Rhode Island:$4,865/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Lincoln, RI:$6,261/mo
Rhode Island:$5,768/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Lincoln, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lincoln and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Lincoln, RI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lincoln have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lincoln, RI$3,877/mo$3,969/mo-2.3%
Rhode Island$4,170/mo$3,781/mo+10.3%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Lincoln, RI
2024 average cost:$3,877/mo
2023 average cost:$3,969/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Rhode Island
2024 average cost:$4,170/mo
2023 average cost:$3,781/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lincoln

Recent reviews for independent living in Lincoln

Capitol Ridge at Providence

5.0
I love it here more than you can imagine. The staff is really good and friendly, the food is good and I have a life again. I have one of the largest apartments with a back door and patio which is great because I have a little dog so I can just let her out and watch her from inside. And I love ...
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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin, MA

4.6
We chose Benchmark because of the facility's ability to provide services according to the progression of needs. The apartments vary in size and configuration. Some have full kitchens (ours) some are studio. There are only 3 2 bedrooms in the entire facility. We have been waiting for one since ...
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Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI

5.0
I am happy with my apartment and the staff is always helpful. I enjoy all the activities and being with friends. I love being close to my family too.

Lincoln independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lincoln partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lincoln, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lincoln communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lincoln, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln independent 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 independent living communities in Lincoln offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lincoln, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
47%
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Atria Lincoln Place, Anchor Bay at East Providence and Anchor Bay at Pocasset are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lincoln, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Lincoln, Rhode Island. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lincoln, Rhode Island are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Anchor Bay at East Providence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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