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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Kingstown, RI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South Kingstown nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in South Kingstown, RI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in South Kingstown or another care type is right for you. Browse 18 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Kingstown.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Reservoir and South Elmwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tug Hollow, Westport Point and Laurel Glen.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Kingstown, RI

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Photo of Atria Harborhill
55 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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We left there [date removed], however what we liked the most about the community was their great staff, the great good and the good day trips. Based on the experience we had, we would recommend Atria...
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 in a stately mansion, Atria Harborhill is a welcoming community where residents are encouraged to lead healthy, active, independent lives. Enjoy a relaxing walk around the grounds, sit and catch up with friends, or participate in one of many daily activities. Centrally located in the...
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They are pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable. Like a big family, they are engaging and go out of their way to provide solutions. The staff provides and promotes a friendly caring atmosphere encouraging...
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.
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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Photo of Brookdale Centre of New England
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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What we think the community could improve on would be bathing the patients, sometimes I come and my moms face is not washed or her teeth not brushed
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.
Our community has been COVID free during this pandemic thanks to our dedicated staff! We are now allowing tours inside our building so you can see in person what a beautiful community it truly is!A little help can go a long way.At our senior living community, you’ll have the help you need and the...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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27 reviews
8.5
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27 reviews
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Able to text staff on any issues. Due to severe vision issues from macular degeneration the staff of CNA were reluctant to help things such as with dialing numbers or help with assisting in finding items she...
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 on fifteen beautiful acres in Middletown, Rhode Island, Blenheim-Newport is an innovative senior living community providing assisted living services in a residential, home-like environment. Blenheim-Newport borders historic Newport, offering many cultural, educational and recreational...
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The staff has been doing an excellent job with what they do. They all work really hard to make everything work. The food is enjoyable and edible, but they can use work when you order something they don't...
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.
Located in a quaint neighborhood village in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Brightview Commons is the only true retirement living community in the state. Beautifully designed, the community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care known as...
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6.3
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24 reviews
6.3
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My mom is currently a resident at Brookdale South Bay. I would definitely recommend this place to others. The communication with the family is great, along with a very friendly staff. They made my mom feel...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities.Trade home maintenance and long to-do lists for more time to do what you want to do. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has a worry-free retirement lifestyle with three levels of care on one campus, including independent...
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The care is good, the employees are friendly and the place us clean but the food is the worst of any nursing center I have ever visited in and I do not understand how you can feed elderly people the meals...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield provides a plethora of specialized services and programs to ensure comfortable and effective care. Our rehab programs include Cardiac Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Memory Care and Wound Care. The rehab gym features modern equipment, with space and light to...
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During my stay at Heatherwood, I experienced exceptional care. The staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the meals and,...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Newport on Bellevue Avenue is Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. Heatherwood provides a charming setting to residents who require short-term rehabilitation, long-term or dementia care. Our staff of professionals places a priority on ensuring all residents’...
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Grand Islander Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Kingstown, RI

The average cost of senior living in South Kingstown is $5,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rocky Brook, RI with an average of $4,936 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Kingstown, RI, vs. nearby cities

South Kingstown, RI
$5,259/mo
$5,509/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Kingstown, RI, vs. state and national averages

South Kingstown, RI
$5,259/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Kingstown, RI, vs. other senior living options

$5,737/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,259/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Kingstown, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,456/mo
Studio
$4,973/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,447/mo

Senior living costs in South Kingstown vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Kingstown, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Kingstown, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,259/mo$5,054/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,161/mo$4,865/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,737/mo$5,768/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$5,380/mo$5,183/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
South Kingstown, RI:$5,259/mo
Rhode Island:$5,054/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
South Kingstown, RI:$5,161/mo
Rhode Island:$4,865/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
South Kingstown, RI:$5,737/mo
Rhode Island:$5,768/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
South Kingstown, RI:$5,380/mo
Rhode Island:$5,183/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Kingstown, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in South Kingstown 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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Nursing homes cost trends in South Kingstown, RI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Kingstown 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
South Kingstown, RI$6,023/mo$5,751/mo+4.7%
Rhode Island$6,046/mo$5,812/mo+4.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
South Kingstown, RI
2024 average cost:$6,023/mo
2023 average cost:$5,751/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Rhode Island
2024 average cost:$6,046/mo
2023 average cost:$5,812/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Kingstown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Kingstown

The Seasons in East Greenwich, RI

4.8
The community is able to provide everything I wanted for my loved one. My loved one seems to be happy. The room and my loved one are clean. They treat my loved one well. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Bathing, hygiene care, and medication management are some ...
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Franklin Court Assisted Living in Bristol, RI

5.0
Things have just gone very well overall with Franklin Court Assisted Living! It's a nice looking, well kept, clean community, and they take great care of the people who live here. The staff are all very friendly, and they're always willing to go the extra mile to make sure your loved one gets ...
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Brightview Commons in Wakefield, RI

5.0
My mother is doing very well here at this community. She has adjusted well to it and I'am pleased. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean. I know she is being cared for well. They have an excellent staff here. She is pleased with the meals. Overall she is safe and good ...
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South Kingstown nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Kingstown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Kingstown, 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 South Kingstown nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Kingstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Kingstown, RINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Kingstown nursing homes

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 South Kingstown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Kingstown, RINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Kingstown nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Kingstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Kingstown, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in South Kingstown nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Kingstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Kingstown, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Kingstown nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Kingstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Kingstown, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
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Atria Harborhill, Anchor Bay at Greenwich and Brookdale Centre of New England are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Kingstown, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.
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