Hope Alzheimer‘s Center
Memory Care & Adult Day Care · Cranston, RI

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center

Memory Care & Adult Day Care · Cranston, RI

Overview of Hope Alzheimer‘s Center

Hope Alzheimer’s Center is dedicated to offering a safe, therapeutic, and enjoyable day health program designed specifically for seniors grappling with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Established in 1995, this assisted living community stands as a beacon of compassionate care within the assisted living community of Cranston, Rhode Island.

The Hope Center boasts a team of dedicated staff members who serve as vigilant observers and advocates for their residents, functioning as a crucial extension of primary care physicians. Their keen attention to detail allows for early risk identification and timely intervention, often preventing the escalation of health, behavioral, and safety issues. Additionally, their proactive approach significantly reduces the likelihood of hospitalization or emergency room visits, ensuring the well-being and comfort of those in their care.

Capacity and availability

Years in operation
18 years in operation Rank #33 / 90Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 90 homes 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 cover every community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #56 / 117Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 117 homes 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 cover every community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Day Care Program
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2008
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License NumberADC00007

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center is legally operated by Ellen M Grizzetti.

Contact Information

Fax(401) 946-3850

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Hope Alzheimer‘s Center

Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cranston's city center to Hope Alzheimer‘s Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Cranston

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
The Cedars
MC
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Cranston
156
Facility 156
RI AVG 106
Rank #20 / 109
No
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 48
Rank #85 / 117
-
25
Facility 25
RI AVG 17
Rank #26 / 90
A+-6
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 8
Rank #23 / 69
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #39 / 69
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 34
Rank #37 / 69
3.8
Facility 3.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #57 / 69
Darlington Memory Lane
MC
AL
North Providence
78
Facility 78
RI AVG 106
Rank #70 / 109
No
57
Facility 57
RI AVG 48
Rank #51 / 117
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 17
Rank #34 / 90
-Margaret Bubis Administrator30
28
Facility 28
RI AVG 8
Rank #68 / 69
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #61 / 69
37
Facility 37
RI AVG 34
Rank #54 / 69
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #15 / 69
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 106
Rank #81 / 109
No
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 48
Rank #109 / 117
Private Rooms
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 17
Rank #8 / 90
A+Kyle M Naylor11
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #44 / 69
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #2 / 69
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 34
Rank #8 / 69
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 69
Victoria Court Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
Cranston
65
Facility 65
RI AVG 106
Rank #84 / 109
Yes
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 48
Rank #29 / 117
-
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 17
Rank #19 / 90
A+Administrator Rhodaporn Smith17
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 8
Rank #52 / 69
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #59 / 69
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 34
Rank #47 / 69
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #24 / 69
Hope Alzheimer‘s Center
MC
ADC
Cranston (Oaklawn)-Yes
53
Facility 53
RI AVG 48
Rank #56 / 117
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 17
Rank #33 / 90
-Ellen M Grizzetti-----

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Rhode Island

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center is located in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
RI

Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Rhode Island resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
RI

Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Rhode Island PACE

Age 55+
General RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
RI

Operated by PACE Organization of Rhode Island; covers 4 counties (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

Age 65+
General RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.
RI

Administered by Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA); complements Medicaid.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Homemaker services Respite (~5 days/year) Transportation

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
RI

Supplement increases to ~$1,275/month total for AL residents; ~50 facilities participate.

Benefits
Financial aid (~$332/month extra) for AL costs (personal care, meals, activities)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General RI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
RI

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General RI resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
RI

High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

Age 60+
General RI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
RI

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$35,000/year household
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
RI

Credit up to $400; local exemptions vary by municipality.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$100-$400/year avg., depending on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hope Alzheimer‘s Center

What neighborhood is Hope Alzheimer‘s Center in?

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center is in the Oaklawn neighborhood of Cranston.

Who is the owner of Hope Alzheimer‘s Center?

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center is legally operated by Ellen M Grizzetti.

Is Hope Alzheimer‘s Center in a walkable area?

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Hope Alzheimer‘s Center?

According to RI state health department records, Hope Alzheimer‘s Center's license number is ADC00007.

When does Hope Alzheimer‘s Center's license expire?

According to RI state health department records, Hope Alzheimer‘s Center's license expires on March 31, 2027.

How long has Hope Alzheimer‘s Center been in business?

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Hope Alzheimer‘s Center?

Yes, Hope Alzheimer‘s Center allows residents to bring their pets.

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