
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 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #35 / 90Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 90 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 119Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 119 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
37 deficiencies
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Rhode Island average:
• Total deficiencies (9% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (9% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 37 | 34 | This facility has 9% more total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (37 vs. RI avg 34).↑ 9% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on October 1, 2025, found one deficiency for failure to report suspected abuse within 24 hours.
- The July 23, 2025 survey identified four deficiencies including unsafe resident handling, medication storage issues, and lack of dietitian-reviewed menus for the Alzheimer Dementia unit.
- Past investigations documented repeated failures in resident safety and care, including elopement in June 2024 and unlicensed staff providing care in November 2023.
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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Compare Assisted Living 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.
| Darlington Memory Lane | AL MC | North Providence | 78
Facility
78
RI AVG
106
Rank
#70 / 109 | No |
57
Facility
57
RI AVG
47
Rank
#51 / 119 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
17
Rank
#35 / 90 | - | Margaret Bubis Administrator | 30 | 28
Facility
28
RI AVG
8
Rank
#70 / 71 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#62 / 71 | 37
Facility
37
RI AVG
34
Rank
#55 / 71 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#15 / 71 |
| 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
47
Rank
#25 / 119 | 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
47
Rank
#109 / 119 | Private Rooms | 42
Facility
42
RI AVG
17
Rank
#8 / 90 | A+ | Kyle M Naylor | 11 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
8
Rank
#45 / 71 | 2
Facility
2
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#2 / 71 | 9
Facility
9
RI AVG
34
Rank
#8 / 71 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#2 / 71 |
| Victoria Court Memory Care | AL IL MC RC | Cranston (Oaklawn Avenue) | 65
Facility
65
RI AVG
106
Rank
#84 / 109 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
RI AVG
47
Rank
#29 / 119 | - | 18
Facility
18
RI AVG
17
Rank
#33 / 90 | A | Administrator Rhodaporn Smith | 17 | 13
Facility
13
RI AVG
8
Rank
#53 / 71 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#60 / 71 | 29
Facility
29
RI AVG
34
Rank
#48 / 71 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#24 / 71 |
| Scandinavian Communities Assisted Living | AL RC | Cranston (Edgewood) | 40
Facility
40
RI AVG
106
Rank
#101 / 109 | No |
74
Facility
74
RI AVG
47
Rank
#25 / 119 | - | 33
Facility
33
RI AVG
17
Rank
#17 / 90 | - | Administrator Suzanne Cesana | 5 | 2
Facility
2
RI AVG
8
Rank
#14 / 71 | 0
Facility
0
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#1 / 71 | -
Facility
-
RI AVG
34
Rank
#1 / 71 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#1 / 71 |
Financial Assistance for
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Darlington Memory Lane is located in North Providence, Rhode Island.
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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.
Are there photos of Darlington Memory Lane?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Darlington Memory Lane in the photo gallery on this page.
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