Darlington Memory Lane
Assisted Living & Memory Care · North Providence, RI
Darlington Memory Lane
Assisted Living & Memory Care · North Providence, RI
Located a few miles from The Miriam Hospital, Darlington Memory Lane serves residents in North Providence, Rhode Island. The community provides assisted living and memory care across two nearby buildings. Its layout uses small, close neighborhoods for residents who need memory support. The design creates a secure, home-like setting instead of one large open floor plan.
Darlington Memory Lane has 78 beds across private and semi-private rooms. Its size may appeal to families who want a mid-sized community with a more personal feel. The community has operated for 15 years and supports residents with dementia and related memory conditions. Margaret Bubis oversees daily operations as administrator.
Transportation, organized fitness programs, and recreational activities are available to residents. The Walk Score of the neighborhood around this property is 57. There are also more amenities close by, and some errands and outings are walkable. It can easily be combined with a short walk or an errand for visiting families.
Rhode Island Department of Health inspectors have reviewed several care and safety areas. Reviews have covered incident reporting timelines, resident handling, safety protocols, medication storage, and dietary planning for memory care. Past inspections also included resident supervision and staffing licensure.
Families considering Darlington Memory Lane should ask about current safety and supervision practices. Those areas are especially important for residents living with memory loss. Darlington Memory Lane is best for families seeking secured memory care within an assisted living setting. Its smaller design and dementia-focused programs offer another choice beyond a large general senior living campus.
78-bed community Rank #70 / 109Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 109 homes 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 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
15 years in operation Rank #34 / 90Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #51 / 117Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st 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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
IssuanceSeptember 14, 2010
License NumberALR01461
Darlington Memory Lane is legally operated by Margaret Bubis Administrator.
Fax(401) 475-9755
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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
37 deficiencies
30 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Rhode Island average:
• Total deficiencies (at RI avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Rhode Island average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% below)
• Total deficiencies (at RI avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Rhode Island average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 37 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Rhode Island average (37 vs. RI avg 37).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.2 | 2.8 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (1.2 vs. RI avg 2.8).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 30 | 13 | This facility has had 131% more total inspections than the Rhode Island average (30 vs. RI avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 131% more |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Darlington Memory Lane
2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Providence's city center to Darlington Memory Lane's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.16 miles to nearest hospital (The Miriam Hospital)
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Darlington Memory Lane | AL MC | 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 Administrator | 30 | 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 |
| Scandinavian Communities Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing | AL NH RC | Cranston (Edgewood) | 74
Facility
74
RI AVG
106
Rank
#73 / 109 | No |
74
Facility
74
RI AVG
48
Rank
#25 / 117 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living | AL IL MC 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 Naylor | 11 | 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 | AL IL MC 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 Smith | 17 | 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 |
| Scandinavian Communities Assisted Living | AL RC | Cranston (Edgewood) | 40
Facility
40
RI AVG
106
Rank
#101 / 109 | No |
74
Facility
74
RI AVG
48
Rank
#25 / 117 | - | 33
Facility
33
RI AVG
17
Rank
#17 / 90 | - | Administrator Suzanne Cesana | 5 | 2
Facility
2
RI AVG
8
Rank
#13 / 69 | 0
Facility
0
RI AVG
6.6
Rank
#1 / 69 | 0
Facility
0
RI AVG
34
Rank
#1 / 69 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#1 / 69 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Rhode Island
Darlington Memory Lane is located in North Providence, Rhode Island.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Rhode Island.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darlington Memory Lane
Who is the owner of Darlington Memory Lane?
Darlington Memory Lane is legally operated by Margaret Bubis Administrator.
Is Darlington Memory Lane in a walkable area?
Darlington Memory Lane has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Darlington Memory Lane?
According to RI state health department records, Darlington Memory Lane's license number is ALR01461.
How long has Darlington Memory Lane been in business?
Darlington Memory Lane has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Darlington Memory Lane?
No, Darlington Memory Lane has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Darlington Memory Lane have?
Darlington Memory Lane has 78 beds.
Has Darlington Memory Lane had any deficiencies?
Darlington Memory Lane has had 37 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).
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