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The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
| Brightview Commons in Wakefield | AL IL MC | South Kingstown | 88
Facility
88
RI AVG
107
Rank
#62 / 109 | No |
33
Facility
33
RI AVG
47
Rank
#75 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
RI AVG
17
Rank
#32 / 89 | - | Darlene Lepore | - | - | - | - | - |
| Anchor Bay at Pocasset | AL IL MC RC | Johnston | 75
Facility
75
RI AVG
107
Rank
#73 / 109 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
RI AVG
47
Rank
#47 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
17
Rank
#62 / 89 | - | Robin Pimental | 9 | 9
Facility
9
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#43 / 78 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#6 / 78 | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
34
Rank
#16 / 78 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#25 / 78 |
| Atria Harborhill | AL IL MC RC | East Greenwich (Division Street) | 99
Facility
99
RI AVG
107
Rank
#57 / 109 | No |
49
Facility
49
RI AVG
47
Rank
#60 / 118 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 89 | - | Diane Morris | 13 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#52 / 78 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#21 / 78 | 10
Facility
10
RI AVG
34
Rank
#9 / 78 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#3 / 78 |
| Atria Aquidneck Place | AL IL MC RC | Portsmouth | 97
Facility
97
RI AVG
107
Rank
#59 / 109 | No |
10
Facility
10
RI AVG
47
Rank
#105 / 118 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 89 | - | Diane Morris | 10 | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#32 / 78 | 5
Facility
5
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#36 / 78 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
34
Rank
#22 / 78 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#25 / 78 |
| Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living | AL IL MC NH RC | Johnston | 68
Facility
68
RI AVG
107
Rank
#82 / 109 | No |
7
Facility
7
RI AVG
47
Rank
#108 / 118 | Private Rooms | 42
Facility
42
RI AVG
17
Rank
#8 / 89 | A+ | Kyle M Naylor | 11 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#48 / 78 | 2
Facility
2
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#2 / 78 | 9
Facility
9
RI AVG
34
Rank
#8 / 78 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#3 / 78 |
| Atria Lincoln Place | AL IL MC RC | Lincoln | 115
Facility
115
RI AVG
107
Rank
#49 / 109 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
RI AVG
47
Rank
#64 / 118 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 89 | - | Diane Morris | 15 | 13
Facility
13
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#56 / 78 | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#46 / 78 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
34
Rank
#22 / 78 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#12 / 78 |
| Highlands on the East Side | AL MC RC | Providence (Hope) | 86
Facility
86
RI AVG
107
Rank
#64 / 109 | Yes |
85
Facility
85
RI AVG
47
Rank
#8 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
RI AVG
17
Rank
#53 / 89 | - | Concetta Dicenzo | 17 | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#62 / 78 | 7
Facility
7
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#52 / 78 | 27
Facility
27
RI AVG
34
Rank
#46 / 78 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#24 / 78 |
| Blenheim-Newport | AL MC RC | Middletown (Newport East) | 126
Facility
126
RI AVG
107
Rank
#37 / 109 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
RI AVG
47
Rank
#65 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
RI AVG
17
Rank
#22 / 89 | C | Administrator Christopher Peckham | 12 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#48 / 78 | 7
Facility
7
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#52 / 78 | 25
Facility
25
RI AVG
34
Rank
#44 / 78 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#35 / 78 |
| 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
9.2
Rank
#35 / 78 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#21 / 78 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
34
Rank
#22 / 78 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#25 / 78 |
| Brookdale Centre of New England | AL MC | Coventry | 160
Facility
160
RI AVG
107
Rank
#19 / 109 | No |
27
Facility
27
RI AVG
47
Rank
#83 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48
Facility
48
RI AVG
17
Rank
#5 / 89 | A+ | Adminstrator Thomas Gaccione | 16 | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#62 / 78 | 7
Facility
7
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#52 / 78 | 32
Facility
32
RI AVG
34
Rank
#53 / 78 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#32 / 78 |
| Capitol Ridge at Providence | AL MC RC | Providence (Elmhurst) | 212
Facility
212
RI AVG
107
Rank
#2 / 109 | No |
70
Facility
70
RI AVG
47
Rank
#31 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
RI AVG
17
Rank
#22 / 89 | C | Tristi Delaroca | 12 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#52 / 78 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#6 / 78 | 16
Facility
16
RI AVG
34
Rank
#20 / 78 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#21 / 78 |
| Brookdale South Bay | AL NH | South Kingstown (Rocky Brook) | 80
Facility
80
RI AVG
107
Rank
#68 / 109 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
RI AVG
47
Rank
#71 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48
Facility
48
RI AVG
17
Rank
#5 / 89 | A+ | Administrator Kimberly Carlson | 9 | 8
Facility
8
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#36 / 78 | 5
Facility
5
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#36 / 78 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
34
Rank
#22 / 78 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#30 / 78 |
| Brookdale Sakonnet Bay | AL IL MC NH | Tiverton | 87
Facility
87
RI AVG
107
Rank
#63 / 109 | Yes |
11
Facility
11
RI AVG
47
Rank
#103 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48
Facility
48
RI AVG
17
Rank
#5 / 89 | A+ | Administrator Brian Loynds | 11 | 8
Facility
8
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#36 / 78 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#6 / 78 | 10
Facility
10
RI AVG
34
Rank
#9 / 78 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#8 / 78 |
| 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+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Greenwich Farms at Warwick | AL MC RC | Warwick | 181
Facility
181
RI AVG
107
Rank
#7 / 109 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
RI AVG
47
Rank
#68 / 118 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
RI AVG
17
Rank
#22 / 89 | C | Linda Silveira | 11 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
9.2
Rank
#48 / 78 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.9
Rank
#6 / 78 | 13
Facility
13
RI AVG
34
Rank
#11 / 78 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#16 / 78 |
Anchor Bay at Pocasset is a serene sanctuary sprawling across 16+ acres in Rhode Island. Located in close proximity to Providence Place Mall and just a stone’s throw away from Rhode Island Hospital, Anchor Bay is the perfect place for seniors to call home. Gone are the worries of unsafe and lonely living in their golden years, as Anchor Bay offers independent living, assisted living, and memory support services that are second to none. With around-the-clock staffing, residents can rest easy knowing they are in good hands.
Residents can choose from studio or one- and two-bedroom apartments, each designed with high ceilings, large windows, and soft tones of furniture, creating an airy and luxurious feel. The home boasts a range of premium amenities, including a salon and spa, movie theater, resident garden, library, courtyard, billiards room, chapel, and more.
Located in the tranquil community of Wakefield, RI, the Brightview Commons is an esteemed senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from a wide range of accommodations with varying floor plans including deluxe studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. This community is dedicated to providing an approach to care that is centered on possibilities, independence, and choice. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions receive high-quality and innovative services through its thoughtfully designed Wellspring Village Neighborhood.
Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can enjoy a wide array of top-notch amenities and services such as delectable and nutritious chef-prepared meals and interactive daily social programs. Embrace health and wellness through its fitness programs. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories together. At Brightview Commons, seniors can truly enjoy a worry-free stay.
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.
Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living has built a strong reputation over the course of 16 years, offering a close-knit community and exceptional care. Tamarisk ensures the safety, security, and support of its residents, allowing them to maintain independence, dignity, and agency. Individualized care plans are crafted to meet each resident’s unique needs and desires, ensuring a personalized experience.
This assisted living community takes pride in providing farm-to-table meals prepared by talented chefs, promoting a healthy and nutritious dining experience. Additionally, a variety of engaging activity programs are offered to stimulate residents’ minds and enhance their overall well-being. This care facility also offers a range of assisted living apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom spaces. The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk is dedicated to creating an environment where residents can thrive and enjoy the care and accommodations they truly deserve.
Welcoming seniors and guests with a scenic facade, Atria Aquidneck Place located at Quaker Hill Lane, Portsmouth, RI, is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features well-designed and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Enjoy top-tier personalized care and assistance around the clock with a kind and dedicated team of professionals.
Atria Aquidneck commits to delivering the best quality of life with a wide range of cultural, educational, fitness, and social opportunities daily. Residents enjoy three chef-prepared meal options including vegetarian meals to ensure their dietary needs and preferences are met. The pet-friendly community provides a library, a fitness center, parking, a salon, an onsite physician office space, a resident garden, a courtyard, a sunlit patio, and serene walking paths for seniors’ convenience and comfort.
Brentwood by the Bay Assisted Living community has well-thought-of ways to make each resident’s experience hassle-free; they celebrate each individual’s uniqueness, and the staff wants to promote their individuality by letting them do whatever interests them. Brentwood aims to gain a lifestyle that promotes holistic wellness for every individual.
Services at the community are centered on the holistic wellness of its residents– seniors are ADLs, 24/7 care and supervision, medication management, and engaging activities. Amenities available include gardens, restaurant-style dining, and recreation rooms.
Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living is a vibrant and modern senior community located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, where seniors can enjoy beautifully designed living spaces and exceptional care from a team of registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and culinary professionals at an affordable cost.
Their respite stays in fully furnished apartments offer temporary relief for caregivers. At the same time, their amenities include hairdressing services, a gorgeous courtyard, daily refreshments, and weekly shopping trips in their comfortable passenger bus. The community also offers a wide range of activities, such as spiritual care, pet therapy, craft classes, live musical performances, and more. The culinary department also hosts various events like bacon club, summer cookouts, wine and cheese hour, and other exciting activities.
Atria Lincoln Place is a vibrant assisted living community in a green residential setting in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Designed for active older adults, it offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all with a full calendar of events and programs.
Residents can take advantage of a variety of activities, including working out and unwinding in the fitness center, staying active in the indoor therapeutic pool, socializing over coffee at the country kitchen, and going to scheduled theater outings.
They offer spacious senior apartments and quality amenities with a flexible, month-to-month lease and no buy-in fee. Floor plans include studios and a variety of one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, living rooms, housekeeping services, and more.
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.
Nestled in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood, Highlands on the East Side is a true gem in the world of assisted living and memory care. Their highly skilled staff and stunning ambiance make it a place you can truly call home. The common spaces are not only comfortable and inviting but also designed to engage the mind, body, and spirit, creating beautiful moments every day. With a variety of floorplans to choose from, you can enjoy maintenance-free living and even bring your furry friend along.
Highlands also welcomes those seeking short-term stays, providing respite care in a pet-friendly environment. The community has thoughtfully designed outdoor common areas and recreational spaces such as a game room, arts and crafts center, and even a theater room with a piano for music enthusiasts. Overall, Highlands on the East Side is a secure community with a unique character where residents can truly thrive and experience hassle-free living.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 66 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.


















