West Bay Residential Services
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Cranston, RI

West Bay Residential Services

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Cranston, RI

Overview of West Bay Residential Services

There is one care type offered at West Bay Residential Services in Cranston, RI, and that is residential care. The support of that care type is aimed at people who are building life skills, joining in the life of the community around them, or working towards securing work.

Supported Living and Shared Living (SLA) are two named programs here, alongside Self Employment, Customized Employment, Transition Services for Youth, Community-Cased Day Supports, and Helping Hands. Advocacy Services, family involvement and support, community integration, and life skills development fill out the rest of the offerings. On-call support runs 24 hours for needs that come up outside scheduled services, and rehabilitation services are available too.

With a Walk Score of 69, the area is somewhat walkable, and someone who has stopped driving can manage some nearby errands without help getting there. Someone needing residential support built around independence, employment, and community engagement is the fit here.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #17 / 59Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 17th out of 59 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.
69 / 100

About This Community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour StaffListed as: 24-hour on-call support

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Managed by Casey Gartland

Executive Director

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cranston's city center to West Bay Residential Services's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Rhode Island

West Bay Residential Services 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 West Bay Residential Services

Is West Bay Residential Services in a walkable area?

West Bay Residential Services has a walk score of 69. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at West Bay Residential Services?

No, West Bay Residential Services has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for West Bay Residential Services?

The team at West Bay Residential Services can be reached at info@westbayri.org.

Are there photos of West Bay Residential Services?

Yes — there are 3 photos of West Bay Residential Services in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does West Bay Residential Services provide?

West Bay Residential Services offers Assisted Living & Residential Care.

What is the address of West Bay Residential Services?

West Bay Residential Services is located at 184 Whiting St, Cranston, RI 02920.

What is the phone number of West Bay Residential Services?

(401) 828-1615 will put you in contact with the team at West Bay Residential Services.

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