Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Providence, RI
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Providence, RI
Overview of Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard is a 128-bed, mid-rise residential care community at 353 Blackstone Boulevard in Providence, Rhode Island. Operating for 39 years, it serves the local area as an established residential option. It’s in a car-dependent neighborhood where most errands demand a vehicle, though the facility administered by Valerie Jean Houshar is car-accessible from surrounding areas.
State inspection data show that quality assurance, food service practices, and medication management have been themes of regulatory focus. Such areas mirror compliance priorities that Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard is actively addressing.
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128-bed community Rank #35 / 109Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 109 homes in Rhode Island. 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.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.
39 years in operation Rank #10 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 89 homes in Rhode Island. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #99 / 118Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 118 homes in Rhode Island. 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.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 2, 2020
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberALR01510
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard is legally operated by Valerie Jean Houshar, Administrator.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Scott Schuster, President (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)
Fax(401) 273-6568
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
36 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Rhode Island average:
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per year (6% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (6% above)
• Deficiencies per year (6% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
September 12, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 36 | 34 | This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (36 vs. RI avg 34).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 7.2 | 6.8 | This facility has 6% more deficiencies per year than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (7.2 vs. RI avg 6.8).↑ 6% 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 September 12, 2025, found three deficiencies related to quality assurance, food service sanitation, and medication administration errors.
- Multiple investigations from 2021 through 2024 documented repeated failures in resident assessments, abuse reporting, medication management, and maintaining residency requirements, with substantiated complaints and several serious care deficiencies.
- Complaint investigations in 2023 and 2024 showed ongoing issues with service plan updates, abuse incident reporting, and internal investigations, but some complaint surveys found no deficiencies or unsubstantiated complaints.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Providence's city center to Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
| Atria Bay Spring Village | AL IL MC | Barrington (Bay Spring) | 148
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148
RI AVG
107
Rank
#26 / 109 | Yes |
30
Facility
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RI AVG
47
Rank
#80 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 89 | - | Administrator Susan A. Lehman | 15 | 13
Facility
13
RI AVG
8
Rank
#53 / 72 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#6 / 72 | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
34
Rank
#16 / 72 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#7 / 72 |
| Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard | AL IL MC | Providence (Blackstone Boulevard Realty Plat Historic District) | 128
Facility
128
RI AVG
107
Rank
#35 / 109 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
RI AVG
47
Rank
#99 / 118 | - | 39
Facility
39
RI AVG
17
Rank
#10 / 89 | B- | Administrator Valerie Jean Houshar | 18 | 18
Facility
18
RI AVG
8
Rank
#67 / 72 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#62 / 72 | 36
Facility
36
RI AVG
34
Rank
#54 / 72 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#31 / 72 |
| Charlesgate Nursing Center | AL NH IL | Providence (Mount Hope) | 120
Facility
120
RI AVG
107
Rank
#42 / 109 | No |
83
Facility
83
RI AVG
47
Rank
#10 / 118 | studio / 1 bed | 50
Facility
50
RI AVG
17
Rank
#3 / 89 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wingate Residences on the East Side | AL IL MC | Providence (Fox Point) | 101
Facility
101
RI AVG
107
Rank
#55 / 109 | No |
83
Facility
83
RI AVG
47
Rank
#10 / 118 | - | 39
Facility
39
RI AVG
17
Rank
#10 / 89 | B- | Vincent Messina | 10 | 7
Facility
7
RI AVG
8
Rank
#31 / 72 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#21 / 72 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
34
Rank
#24 / 72 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#24 / 72 |
| Charlesgate Senior Living Center | AL IL | Providence (Mount Hope) | 60
Facility
60
RI AVG
107
Rank
#89 / 109 | Yes |
83
Facility
83
RI AVG
47
Rank
#10 / 118 | - | 50
Facility
50
RI AVG
17
Rank
#3 / 89 | A+ | Lauren Yabut | 18 | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
8
Rank
#58 / 72 | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#40 / 72 | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
34
Rank
#18 / 72 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#2 / 72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
What neighborhood is Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard in?
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard is in the Blackstone Boulevard Realty Plat Historic District neighborhood of Providence.
Who is the owner of Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard?
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard is legally operated by Valerie Jean Houshar, Administrator.
Is Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard in a walkable area?
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard?
According to RI state health department records, Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard's license number is ALR01510.
When does Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard's license expire?
According to RI state health department records, Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard's license expires on December 31, 2026.
How many beds does Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard have?
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard has 128 beds.
Are there photos of Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard?
Yes — there are 16 photos of Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard in the photo gallery on this page.
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