Spring Villa Memory Care

Overview of Spring Villa Memory Care

Spring Villa Memory Care is an assisted living residence in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that focuses specifically on memory care for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related memory loss. The community is legally operated by Craig Pianka and is led by administrator Stephanie A. Robey. With 11 years in operation, it has an established track record of providing this kind of specialized care.

At the center of the community is a program built specifically for residents experiencing memory loss, designed to keep people engaged and supported through their day. Of the community’s 122 beds, 62 are dedicated memory care units, so specialized dementia support is a core part of the setting rather than an add-on. That focus makes it a practical option for families whose loved one needs a secure, memory-centered environment.

Residents live in fully furnished private and semi-private rooms, each with a flat-screen television and cable and a full bathroom fitted with a seated shower for easier, safer bathing. Every apartment includes heated floors, a small comfort that matters through a Rhode Island winter. The homelike setup is meant to feel familiar and calm rather than clinical.

State inspection history has centered mostly on documentation and facility-safety upkeep, such as recordkeeping and fire-drill logs, rather than on direct resident care, and a later review of a complaint found no issues. With a walk score of 58, the surrounding West Warwick neighborhood is moderately walkable, making it reasonably convenient for visiting family.

Bed community size
122-bed community Rank #39 / 109Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th 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.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #48 / 90Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #48 / 117Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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 TypeSpecial Care Unit
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2015
License NumberALR01487

Ownership & Operating Entity

Spring Villa Memory Care is legally operated by Craig Pianka.

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Care
62 units
Total beds
122 units

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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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 20 deficiencies 17 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 (46% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% 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. 2037 This facility has 46% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (20 vs. RI avg 37).↓ 46% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.23.02 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (1.2 vs. RI avg 3.02).↓ 60% 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. 1713 This facility has had 31% more total inspections than the Rhode Island average (17 vs. RI avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Warwick's city center to Spring Villa Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Warwick

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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
Greenwich Farms at Warwick
AL
MC
RC
Warwick
181
Facility 181
RI AVG 106
Rank #7 / 109
Yes
37
Facility 37
RI AVG 48
Rank #69 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #22 / 90
C-Linda Silveira11
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #44 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 34
Rank #12 / 69
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #15 / 69
Spring Villa Memory Care
AL
West Warwick (Harris)
122
Facility 122
RI AVG 106
Rank #39 / 109
No
58
Facility 58
RI AVG 48
Rank #48 / 117
Alzheimer's Care (62)
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 17
Rank #48 / 90
-Craig Pianka17
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 8
Rank #57 / 69
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #32 / 69
20
Facility 20
RI AVG 34
Rank #33 / 69
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #15 / 69
The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence
AL
MC
Warwick
81
Facility 81
RI AVG 106
Rank #66 / 109
No
53
Facility 53
RI AVG 48
Rank #56 / 117
-
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 17
Rank #29 / 90
-Helayne Goldstein-Ramirezadministrator10
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 8
Rank #42 / 69
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #50 / 69
35
Facility 35
RI AVG 34
Rank #51 / 69
3.5
Facility 3.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #52 / 69
Ethan Place Assisted Living
AL
Warwick
32
Facility 32
RI AVG 106
Rank #104 / 109
No
62
Facility 62
RI AVG 48
Rank #44 / 117
-
38
Facility 38
RI AVG 17
Rank #12 / 90
-Administrator Stephanie A Robey9
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 8
Rank #31 / 69
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #50 / 69
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 34
Rank #37 / 69
2.6
Facility 2.6
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #46 / 69
Commonwealth House Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Warwick
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 106
Rank #109 / 109
No
28
Facility 28
RI AVG 48
Rank #83 / 117
-
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 17
Rank #55 / 90
-Amanda Willoughby3
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 8
Rank #7 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 34
Rank #5 / 69
2.7
Facility 2.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #47 / 69

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Rhode Island

Spring Villa Memory Care is located in West Warwick, 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 Spring Villa Memory Care

What neighborhood is Spring Villa Memory Care in?

Spring Villa Memory Care is in the Harris neighborhood of West Warwick.

Who is the owner of Spring Villa Memory Care?

Spring Villa Memory Care is legally operated by Craig Pianka.

Is Spring Villa Memory Care in a walkable area?

Spring Villa Memory Care has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Spring Villa Memory Care?

According to RI state health department records, Spring Villa Memory Care's license number is ALR01487.

How long has Spring Villa Memory Care been in business?

Spring Villa Memory Care has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Spring Villa Memory Care?

No, Spring Villa Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Spring Villa Memory Care have?

Spring Villa Memory Care has 122 beds.

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