Best Assisted Living in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 59 assisted living communities in RI using RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in RI
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Avg Monthly Cost: $7,468The average monthly cost across facilities in Rhode Island. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Rhode Island. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 106The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rhode Island. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.
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.
Capitol Ridge at Providence
AL
MC
RC
Providence (Elmhurst)
212
Facility 212
RI AVG 106
Rank #2 / 109
No
70
Facility 70
RI AVG 48
Rank #32 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #22 / 90
C-Tristi Delaroca12
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 8
Rank #48 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 34
Rank #22 / 69
1.3
Facility 1.3
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #20 / 69
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
Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tiverton
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 106
Rank #62 / 109
Yes
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 48
Rank #104 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 90
A+Administrator Brian Loynds11
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 8
Rank #31 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 34
Rank #9 / 69
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 69
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 Naylor11
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
Wingate Residences on the East Side
AL
IL
MC
Providence (Fox Point)
101
Facility 101
RI AVG 106
Rank #54 / 109
No
83
Facility 83
RI AVG 48
Rank #10 / 117
-
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 17
Rank #10 / 90
B-Vincent Messina10
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 8
Rank #30 / 69
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #21 / 69
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #24 / 69
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #24 / 69
Brookdale South Bay
AL
NH
SNF
South Kingstown (Rocky Brook)
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 106
Rank #67 / 109
Yes
35
Facility 35
RI AVG 48
Rank #72 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 90
A+Administrator Kimberly Carlson9
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 8
Rank #31 / 69
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #32 / 69
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #24 / 69
1.9
Facility 1.9
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #29 / 69
Atria Harborhill
AL
IL
MC
RC
East Greenwich
99
Facility 99
RI AVG 106
Rank #56 / 109
Yes
49
Facility 49
RI AVG 48
Rank #61 / 117
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #38 / 90
-Diane Morris13
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 8
Rank #48 / 69
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #21 / 69
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 34
Rank #9 / 69
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 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 Cesana5
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
Charlesgate Senior Living Center
AL
IL
Providence (Mount Hope)
60
Facility 60
RI AVG 106
Rank #88 / 109
Yes
83
Facility 83
RI AVG 48
Rank #10 / 117
-
50
Facility 50
RI AVG 17
Rank #3 / 90
A+Lauren Yabut18
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 8
Rank #57 / 69
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #39 / 69
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 34
Rank #18 / 69
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 69
Atria Bay Spring Village
AL
IL
MC
Barrington
148
Facility 148
RI AVG 106
Rank #26 / 109
Yes
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 48
Rank #81 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #38 / 90
-Administrator Susan A. Lehman15
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 8
Rank #52 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 34
Rank #16 / 69
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 69

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every RI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 59 on this page.

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Overview of Capitol Ridge at Providence

Capitol Ridge at Providence is a distinguished destination where elegance intertwines with exceptional memory care living. Nestled in the heart of Providence, this exquisite home boasts award-winning facilities, specializing in providing unparalleled services for memory care residents. The charming setting, overlooking classic views, is steeped in history, offering a serene backdrop for residents to create cherished memories.

Indulge in the culinary creations of the talented chef, who skillfully prepares exquisite meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences. Scheduled transportation ensures that residents can easily access memory care locations and enjoy enriching outings, creating meaningful connections with the world around them. In addition to exceptional care and engaging activities, Capitol Ridge offers luxurious amenities such as spacious patios, rest garden beds, and amazing outdoor spaces where residents can unwind and find solace. The commitment to well-being extends to salon and barbershop services, ensuring residents feel their best both inside and out.

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Overview of Greenwich Farms at Warwick

Based in the welcoming neighborhood of Warwick, RI, the Greenwich Farms at Warwick is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio. In terms of memory care, residents can receive personalized, 24/7 needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and other thoughtfully designed programs based on the immediate needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with personalized services are also available for respite care.

The community offers excellent amenities and services to maximize its residents’ living experience. These include inspired dining with delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals, concierge services like transportation assistance, and beautifully made shared spaces like patios with grills and landscaped gardens. Participate in a full calendar of activities to boost wellness and engagement. The Greenwich Farms at Warwick proudly stands as a premier senior living community for senior living.

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Overview of Brookdale Sakonnet Bay

With breathtaking views of the bay, Brookdale Sakonnet Bay at Tiverton, RI, is a blissful senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty as they stroll along walking paths through landscaped grounds and gardens. The campus also features an indoor pool for morning swims, a billiards room for friendly competition, and picnic areas with river views and shaded seating. Medical services, including hospice care, long-term skilled care, and respite stays, ensure comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.

Brookdale Sakonnet Bay provides a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle with a variety of amenities and engaging programs. The community features an indoor and therapy pool, a fitness center, a beauty/barber shop, and a chapel. Residents can savor restaurant-style dining with nutritious and delicious meals. Daily activities such as B-Fit classes, cooking classes, card games, and matinees in the on-site theater offer numerous ways to enjoy each day. With its exceptional amenities and personalized care, Brookdale Sakonnet Bay is an ideal choice for seniors seeking an enriching and supportive community.

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Overview of Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living is thoughtfully designed to provide an enriching, respectful, culturally sensitive, and secure assisted living environment. It is tailored to nurture and support the evolving needs of residents facing various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and more. They seamlessly blend the comforting ambiance of a home both in its exterior and interior design, extending its warm welcome to families from New England and beyond.

Briarcliffe Gardens is dedicated to incorporating a therapeutic approach through its Program for Daily Living™, ensuring residents receive personalized and compassionate care. As a privately owned establishment, Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living prides itself on being a State-of-the-Art Memory Care Assisted Living Residences™ conveniently located just 10 minutes west of Providence, Rhode Island. This commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of their services, providing residents with the highest standard of memory care.

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Overview of Wingate Residences on the East Side

The Wingate Residences on the East Side is a luxurious and refined living experience in the heart of Providence. As a family-owned and operated business, they have been serving generations with its expertise in providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Most importantly, the staff at Wingate Residences are highly experienced and dedicated to providing personalized care for each resident. Families can rest assured that their loved ones will receive the right care and attention, tailored to their unique needs and preferences, day and night.

Located near India Point Park, residents can indulge in the stunning views of the Seekonk River and partake in outdoor activities or visit local museums and restaurants. The ambiance is sophisticated and elegant, with state-of-the-art facilities like a pool and gym to keep residents active and healthy. The home takes care of all home maintenance needs, including weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their carefree lifestyle. With concierge and transportation services available, they make it easy for residents to explore the surrounding area, including the East Bay Bike Path located adjacent to the community.

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Brookdale South Bay

1959 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Overview of Brookdale South Bay

With a capacity of 80 beds, Brookdale South Bay is an assisted living community on Kingstown Road in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, that offers personal care, respite care, and rehabilitation services. Administered by Kimberly Carlson, the community has been serving older adults for 48 years with a variety of studio and one-bedroom private apartments in a three-story setting. 24-hour nursing support is also available, and rates start at $4,635 per month.

Continuous nursing care, medical oversight, and rehabilitation services are offered to restore strength, mobility, and independence. Transportation is also provided for medical appointments and scheduled community outings.

Additionally, cooking classes, card games, social events, and excursions encourage engagement. Amenities such as a chapel, arts and crafts studio, piano, library, business center with computers, beauty and barber shop, concierge services, landscaped grounds, and gardening areas also promote comfort and recreation. The pet-friendly community also welcomes companion animals.

The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a walkability score of 35, allowing access to some nearby services on foot. However, transportation is generally required to complete most errands.

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Overview of Atria Harborhill

Overlooking the beautiful shores of Greenwich Bay, Atria Harborhill is an extraordinary senior living community located on Division Street, East Greenwich, RI providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community offers beautiful and spacious floor plans including studio, studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and one-bedroom deluxe. Atria Harborhill ensures its residents’ comfort and safety with top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and skilled team.

Atria Harborhill fosters a vibrant community, offering seniors with its signature Engage Life and Life Guidance programs. Residents continue learning and living a meaningful life with cultural, social, educational, and fitness opportunities provided daily. Three chef-prepared meals are served daily with different meal options to cater to the seniors’ dietary needs and cravings. Amenities include a library, a media room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a physical therapy center, a salon, an onsite physician office space, a resident garden, an onsite sundries shop, a well-lit patio, and walking paths for its residents’ comfort, and wellness.

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Overview of Scandinavian Communities Assisted Living

Established in 1930, Scandinavian Communities Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing has been dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living services to the Cranston, Rhode Island community. All their nursing services revolve around a resident-centered approach that values the entirety of each person, emphasizing not only treatment but also preventative and early intervention care. Notably, short-term skilled care patients may transition to assisted living, allowing them to regain confidence and prepare for a return home. Throughout its history, Scandinavian Communities has earned a reputation for upholding resident dignity while delivering excellent care and top-tier service.

Scandinavian Communities offers a comprehensive continuum of wellness and care, administered with unwavering compassion and professionalism. Fostering close relationships between staff and residents, this assisted living community enables their team to readily identify changes in resident health conditions, ensuring timely and attentive care. The warmth and spirit that have defined Scandinavian Communities for over 88 years continue to flourish, making it a beacon of excellence in assisted living.

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Overview of Charlesgate Senior Living Center

Charlesgate Senior Living Center has a devoted team that strives to enrich the lives of seniors by providing excellent assisted-living services. They understand that seniors often face home maintenance challenges and they are there to help alleviate those difficulties while creating a life full of opportunities for joy, new friendships, and authentic happiness. The center offers reasonable fees, medication administration, medical and supportive services, dietary services, and much more. 

With 24-hour staff availability, on-site registered nurses, regular housekeeping, and personal laundry assistance, residents can relax knowing their safety and comfort are taken care of. Moreover, the center features common areas like the activity space and reading room for residents to enjoy. Charlesgate is a community that families can rely on, with their affordable private pay rates and income-based programs, seniors can experience a high-quality lifestyle without worrying about excessive fees.

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Overview of Atria Bay Spring Village

Atria Bay Spring Village is a vibrant and thriving community located in Barrington, Rhode Island. It offers a comprehensive range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care living facilities, dedicated to providing the highest levels of care and support for residents.

Specialized programs and services provide a safe and supportive environment, tailored to meet their specific needs and enhance their quality of life. Additionally, a range of assisted living levels of care is offered, ensuring that each resident receives the personalized support they require. From organized activities to leisurely pursuits, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Atria Bay Spring Village takes pride in being an award-winning home, a testament to their commitment to excellence in providing a truly remarkable living experience.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Rhode Island

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Rhode Island?

Assisted living in Rhode Island supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Rhode Island?

Assisted living in Rhode Island is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Rhode Island Medicaid cover assisted living?

Rhode Island Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Rhode Island) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 59 assisted living facilities in Rhode Island. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Rhode Island?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rhode Island, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Rhode Island?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.