Brookdale South Bay
Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Wakefield, RI

Brookdale South Bay

Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Wakefield, RI

Overview of Brookdale South Bay

Brookdale South Bay is a senior living community located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It offers assisted living and skilled nursing care, providing a comfortable lifestyle with various amenities. Residents can enjoy a range of activities and dining options tailored to their preferences.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 57 Rank #48 / 56Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 48th out of 56 assisted living communities we track in Rhode Island for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #26 / 52Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 26th out of 52 assisted living communities we track in Rhode Island for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
14 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #15 / 60Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 15th out of 60 assisted living communities we track in Rhode Island for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Rhode Island facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
73 / 100
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$4,635/Month

License Details

IssuanceJanuary 24, 2012
License NumberLTC00777

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameAdministrator Kimberly Carlson

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(401) 783-2880

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Activities
Social Events
Live Entertainment
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Outings
Salon
Gardening
Chapel
Arts & Crafts
Landscaped Grounds
Computers
Business Center
Meeting Room
Piano
ActivitiesEngagementPlus offers various activities and events
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

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Inspection History

In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
14 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Rhode Island state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Rhode Island state average
Overall vs. RI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Rhode Island average:
• Total deficiencies (62% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityRI Averagevs. RI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1437.0 This facility has 62% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (14 vs. RI avg 37).↓ 62% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.03.0 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (2 vs. RI avg 3).↓ 33% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityRI Averagevs. RI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 713.0 This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Rhode Island average (7 vs. RI avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wakefield's city center to Brookdale South Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Briarcliffe Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
122
Facility 122
RI AVG 99
Rank #15 / 56
No
38
Facility 38
RI AVG 47
Rank #34 / 60
-A+Adm Akshay K. Talwar8
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 8
Rank #10 / 48
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 5.6
Rank #5 / 48
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 34
Rank #26 / 48
2.3
Facility 2.3
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #37 / 48
Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Community
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Greenville
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 99
Rank #34 / 56
No
19
Facility 19
RI AVG 47
Rank #47 / 60
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 20
Rank #43 / 52
-Administrator6
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 8
Rank #5 / 48
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 5.6
Rank #5 / 48
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 34
Rank #30 / 48
3.7
Facility 3.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #45 / 48
St Clare – Newport
AL
ADC
MC
NH
SNF
Newport
62
Facility 62
RI AVG 99
Rank #45 / 56
No
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 47
Rank #19 / 60
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 20
Rank #35 / 52
-Laura Dos Santos8
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 8
Rank #23 / 48
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 5.6
Rank #5 / 48
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 34
Rank #4 / 48
1.0
Facility 1.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #8 / 48
Brookdale South Bay
AL
SNF
Wakefield
57
Facility 57
RI AVG 99
Rank #48 / 56
No
73
Facility 73
RI AVG 47
Rank #15 / 60
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 20
Rank #26 / 52
-Administrator Kimberly Carlson7
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 48
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 5.6
Rank #16 / 48
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 34
Rank #14 / 48
2.0
Facility 2.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #30 / 48
Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence
AL
NH
Pawtucket (Woodlawn)
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 99
Rank #55 / 56
No
81
Facility 81
RI AVG 47
Rank #6 / 60
35
Facility 35
RI AVG 20
Rank #11 / 52
-Administrator Alicia Curtin5
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 48
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 5.6
Rank #2 / 48
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 34
Rank #3 / 48
1.4
Facility 1.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #20 / 48

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other RI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale South Bay

Who is the owner of Brookdale South Bay?

Brookdale South Bay is legally operated by Kimberly Carlson, Administrator.

Is Brookdale South Bay in a walkable area?

Brookdale South Bay has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Brookdale South Bay?

According to RI state health department records, Brookdale South Bay's license number is LTC00777.

How long has Brookdale South Bay been in business?

Brookdale South Bay has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale South Bay have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale South Bay on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale South Bay?

No, Brookdale South Bay has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Brookdale South Bay have?

Brookdale South Bay has 57 beds.

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