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Overview of Victoria Court Memory Care

Victoria Court Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Cranston, RI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, whereas independent living is for private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may make Victoria Court Memory Care a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, because care can continue within the same community. The community has 65 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet there. Rhodaporn Smith serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 72, the area is very walkable, and most errands are possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently for nearby errands.

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Overview of Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Community

Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Community offers nursing home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and respite care in Greenville, Rhode Island. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support for residents who need a higher level of care. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 80 beds and offers private rooms, so residents do not share a room. That is a meaningful detail for someone who values personal space.

Fine dining, recreational therapies, and beauty and barber services are available within the community. Residents can take part in structured activities, use on site dining services, and receive personal grooming without leaving the home. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide therapy during a temporary recovery stay.

Medicare may apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

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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.

Visiting in person, for families considering placement, is an efficient way to learn about specific care services, housing options, dining programs, and daily activities at the facility.

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Overview of Highlands on the East Side

Highlands on the East Side offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Providence, RI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Highlands on the East Side has 86 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. The two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together.

The community is in the Hope neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 85, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be reachable by a short walk. Chef prepared meals are served daily, with a private dining room and café bistro available for dining and snacks. A salon, outdoor patios and gardens, scheduled transportation, and rehabilitation services provide personal care services, outdoor space, organized rides, and rehabilitation within the community’s offerings. Pets are allowed, and wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs in navigating the setting. Highlands on the East Side may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living or memory care now and may need a different level of support over time.

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Overview of Brookdale South Bay

With a 57-bed capacity, Brookdale South Bay offers assisted living and skilled nursing in Wakefield, RI. Licensed nurses and CNAs provide continuous clinical support, along with 24-hour staffing. The community also accommodates short-term stays with respite care, giving their primary caregivers time to rest.

Its starting price is $4,635, giving families a baseline for the monthly cost of residence. Rehabilitation services are also available to provide recovery support to help improve residents’ ability to function. Moreover, housekeeping, linen services, and utilities are available for convenience.

Restaurant-style meals include options for dietary needs, while a salon, transportation, and the EngagementPlus activity program provide dining, personal care, outings, and scheduled events on-site. Pets are allowed. Kimberly Carlson serves as the administrator.

Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

Starting Price $4,635/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Village at Waterman Lake-LP

Village at Waterman Lake LP provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Greenville, RI. Independent living allows for private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 178 beds. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover.

Residents can spend time in the pub, use the putting green, or read in the well stocked libraries. Scheduled activities and programs add organized ways to spend time on site. Dining rooms serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with seasonal menus, a full breakfast each day, and a Sunday brunch buffet. Chauffeured transportation is available for residents who need arranged rides.

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Smithfield Woods

171 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917
Overview of Smithfield Woods

Sister home of Chapel Hill, Smithfield Woods offers one of the trusted assisted living and memory care communities in the area. The senior living community offers a stimulating and engaging environment where residents thrive and be better versions of themselves. Management and staff are dedicated to accommodating everyone on their mental and physical abilities. Many of the services provided are centered on personalized care services that focus on comfort and comprehensive care.

As a member of the Meridian Senior Living Community, the lifestyle at Smithfield Woods includes 24-hour personal care, 24/7 nursing services, and medication management. Other services include essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.

$4,450/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Ethan Place Assisted Living

Ethan Place Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Warwick, RI, with 32 beds. Assisted living here includes help with daily routines, including medication administration, while residents live in a residential setting. Its size may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

The community has 18 private rooms and 6 semi-private rooms. A private room provides individual living space, while a semi-private room is shared, and wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs. Ethan Place opened in 1963, and Stephanie A Robey serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby trips independently.

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Darlington Memory Lane

1081 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
Overview of Darlington Memory Lane

Located a few miles from The Miriam Hospital, Darlington Memory Lane serves residents in North Providence, Rhode Island. The community provides assisted living and memory care across two nearby buildings. Its layout uses small, close neighborhoods for residents who need memory support. The design creates a secure, home-like setting instead of one large open floor plan.

Darlington Memory Lane has 78 beds across private and semi-private rooms. Its size may appeal to families who want a mid-sized community with a more personal feel. The community has operated for 15 years and supports residents with dementia and related memory conditions. Margaret Bubis oversees daily operations as administrator.

Transportation, organized fitness programs, and recreational activities are available to residents. The Walk Score of the neighborhood around this property is 57. There are also more amenities close by, and some errands and outings are walkable. It can easily be combined with a short walk or an errand for visiting families.

Rhode Island Department of Health inspectors have reviewed several care and safety areas. Reviews have covered incident reporting timelines, resident handling, safety protocols, medication storage, and dietary planning for memory care. Past inspections also included resident supervision and staffing licensure.

Families considering Darlington Memory Lane should ask about current safety and supervision practices. Those areas are especially important for residents living with memory loss. Darlington Memory Lane is best for families seeking secured memory care within an assisted living setting. Its smaller design and dementia-focused programs offer another choice beyond a large general senior living campus.

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Overview of Tockwotton on the Waterfront

Operating since 2017, Tockwotton on the Waterfront provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in East Providence, RI. The community provides continuous clinical support with nursing services on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing. For families seeking temporary relief, respite services are also available. Its secure and supervised setting accommodates residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

The home has 117 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5 hours per resident per day. Comfort-focused care is also provided for terminally ill residents, while recovery support is available to improve residents’ ability to function. Residents can use the salon, fitness center, theater room, library, gardens, decks, walking paths, and outdoor terrace for al fresco dining. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring an animal companion to the community.

Starting prices are $6,350 per month for a deluxe studio, $7,500 per month for a deluxe one-bedroom, and $7,000 per month for a standard one-bedroom. Moreover, payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, although a resident who no longer drives may still need a car or ride for other errands. Michaela McKay operates the community, and Chris McGee serves as director.

$6,350/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Assisted Living in Rhode Island at a glance

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: 46/ 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: 100The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rhode Island. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90