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Page 6 of Best Assisted Living in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 62 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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62 homes
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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: 47/ 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

Compare Assisted Living around Rhode Island

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.

Tockwotton on the Waterfront
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
East Providence (Waterfront Drive)
117
Facility 117
RI AVG 106
Rank #47 / 109
Yes
59
Facility 59
RI AVG 47
Rank #47 / 119
-
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 17
Rank #55 / 90
-Michaela Mckay15
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 8
Rank #63 / 71
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #59 / 71
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 34
Rank #38 / 71
1.5
Facility 1.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #22 / 71
Briarcliffe Manor
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
122
Facility 122
RI AVG 106
Rank #39 / 109
No
38
Facility 38
RI AVG 47
Rank #67 / 119
--A+-8
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 8
Rank #18 / 71
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #6 / 71
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 34
Rank #31 / 71
2.3
Facility 2.3
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #40 / 71
Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence
AL
NH
Pawtucket (Woodlawn)
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 106
Rank #108 / 109
No
81
Facility 81
RI AVG 47
Rank #15 / 119
-
35
Facility 35
RI AVG 17
Rank #14 / 90
-Administrator Alicia Curtin5
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 71
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #2 / 71
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 34
Rank #4 / 71
1.4
Facility 1.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #21 / 71
Capitol Ridge at Providence
AL
MC
RC
Providence (Elmhurst)
212
Facility 212
RI AVG 106
Rank #2 / 109
No
70
Facility 70
RI AVG 47
Rank #32 / 119
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #21 / 90
C-Tristi Delaroca12
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 8
Rank #49 / 71
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #6 / 71
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 34
Rank #22 / 71
1.3
Facility 1.3
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #20 / 71
Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tiverton
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 106
Rank #62 / 109
Yes
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 47
Rank #104 / 119
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 90
A+Administrator Brian Loynds11
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 8
Rank #32 / 71
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #6 / 71
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 34
Rank #9 / 71
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 71
Scandinavian Communities Assisted Living
AL
RC
Cranston (Edgewood)
40
Facility 40
RI AVG 106
Rank #101 / 109
No
74
Facility 74
RI AVG 47
Rank #25 / 119
-
33
Facility 33
RI AVG 17
Rank #17 / 90
-Administrator Suzanne Cesana5
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 8
Rank #14 / 71
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #1 / 71
-
Facility -
RI AVG 34
Rank #1 / 71
0.0
Facility 0.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #1 / 71
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 47
Rank #109 / 119
Private Rooms
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 17
Rank #8 / 90
A+Kyle M Naylor11
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #45 / 71
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #2 / 71
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 34
Rank #8 / 71
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 71
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 47
Rank #10 / 119
-
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 17
Rank #10 / 90
B-Vincent Messina10
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 8
Rank #31 / 71
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #21 / 71
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #24 / 71
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #24 / 71
Atria Bay Spring Village
AL
IL
MC
Barrington (Bay Spring)
148
Facility 148
RI AVG 106
Rank #26 / 109
Yes
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 47
Rank #81 / 119
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 #53 / 71
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #6 / 71
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 34
Rank #16 / 71
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 71
Atria Harborhill
AL
IL
MC
RC
East Greenwich (Division Street)
99
Facility 99
RI AVG 106
Rank #56 / 109
Yes
49
Facility 49
RI AVG 47
Rank #61 / 119
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #38 / 90
-Diane Morris13
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 8
Rank #49 / 71
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #21 / 71
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 34
Rank #9 / 71
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 71
Charlesgate Senior Living Center
AL
IL
Providence (Mount Hope)
60
Facility 60
RI AVG 106
Rank #88 / 109
Yes
83
Facility 83
RI AVG 47
Rank #10 / 119
-
50
Facility 50
RI AVG 17
Rank #3 / 90
A+Lauren Yabut18
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 8
Rank #58 / 71
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #40 / 71
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 34
Rank #18 / 71
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 71
Anchor Bay at Pocasset
AL
IL
MC
RC
Johnston
75
Facility 75
RI AVG 106
Rank #72 / 109
Yes
58
Facility 58
RI AVG 47
Rank #48 / 119
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 17
Rank #63 / 90
-Robin Pimental9
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 8
Rank #39 / 71
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #6 / 71
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 34
Rank #18 / 71
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #24 / 71
Blenheim-Newport
AL
MC
RC
Middletown (Newport East)
126
Facility 126
RI AVG 106
Rank #37 / 109
Yes
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 47
Rank #66 / 119
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #21 / 90
C-Administrator Christopher Peckham12
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #45 / 71
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #47 / 71
25
Facility 25
RI AVG 34
Rank #44 / 71
2.1
Facility 2.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #35 / 71
Atria Lincoln Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lincoln
115
Facility 115
RI AVG 106
Rank #48 / 109
Yes
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 47
Rank #65 / 119
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #38 / 90
-Diane Morris15
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 8
Rank #53 / 71
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #40 / 71
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #24 / 71
1.1
Facility 1.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #11 / 71
Brookdale Centre of New England
AL
MC
Coventry
160
Facility 160
RI AVG 106
Rank #19 / 109
Yes
27
Facility 27
RI AVG 47
Rank #84 / 119
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 90
A+Adminstrator Thomas Gaccione16
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 8
Rank #58 / 71
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 6.7
Rank #47 / 71
32
Facility 32
RI AVG 34
Rank #51 / 71
2.0
Facility 2.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #31 / 71
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Overview of Brookdale South Bay

Brookdale South Bay is a senior living community located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It offers assisted living and skilled nursing care, providing a comfortable lifestyle with various amenities. Residents can enjoy a range of activities and dining options tailored to their preferences.

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Overview of Linn Health & Rehabilitation

Linn Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home that costs at an affordable rate. Tranquility surrounds your environment with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing experience in the nurturing home. Professionalism and compassion cover the background with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and comfortable experience in the nurturing, home-like surroundings.

Linn Health and Rehab offers life enrichment activities to personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers and 24/7 nurse staff, seniors experience the compassionate care given to them. Other benefits include housekeeping, ADLs, medication management, social activities, and specialized programs.

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Overview of Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care offers a sanctuary where seniors can reclaim their well-being and relish life’s joys in East Providence. Their comprehensive services include expertise in short-term or long-term care and memory care services. Additionally, they extend their support to home health care and hospice care, ensuring that individuals receive the care they need at every stage of their journey.

The home boasts a tranquil setting for residents to unwind and reconnect with nature. Private and intimate rooms await within the center, offering a personal retreat where residents can find solace and comfort. The dining experience is nothing short of exceptional as well. A spacious and inviting dining area sets the stage for culinary delights, where residents can savor delicious, carefully crafted meals. Additionally, comfortable lounges throughout the facility provide a cozy setting for relaxation and socialization.

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Overview of Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab

Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab, previously known as Oak Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center, is a skilled nursing community that offers skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Owned and operated by Deanna Paul, the community serves older adults in a centrally located urban setting with convenient access to nearby amenities and services. It also maintains strong occupancy levels and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.

Since 2022, state surveys and complaint investigations have documented a high volume of deficiencies involving infection prevention, medication administration, nursing competencies, fire and life safety systems, resident rights, staff training, pressure ulcer management, and assistance with activities of daily living. Regulatory findings also identified failures to maintain required registered nurse coverage, gaps in behavioral health services, and deficiencies related to financial management and communication of Medicare and Medicaid coverage information.

Specifically, more recent inspections conducted in 2025 identified additional concerns involving skin care quality, resident supervision for elopement risk, maintenance of fire protection systems, and infection prevention measures. However, a follow-up survey completed in September 2025 confirmed that corrective actions had been implemented. This repeated pattern of deficiencies over multiple inspection cycles suggests ongoing operational and compliance challenges, particularly in areas involving medication safety, infection prevention, staffing practices, and life safety standards.

Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab is best suited for older adults requiring skilled nursing or rehabilitation services in a Pawtucket community that has shown recent progress in corrective action compliance while continuing to work through long-term operational and quality improvement challenges.

Contact Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab LLC

Overview of Brentwood by the Bay Assisted Living

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.

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Overview of St Clare – Newport

Positioned on Spring Street in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island, St. Clare – Newport is a 62-bed nursing home owned by Mary Beth Daigneault. The home has been operating for nine years. It offers moderately walkable access to nearby services and amenities. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care.

Short-term rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility. There are dedicated programs supporting post-acute recovery and skilled nursing care. The home also has a secure memory care unit, expanding the care options available on-site. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes of nursing care each day, including 3 hours and 54 minutes of direct support from nurse aides. The staffing foundation supports the home’s 24-hour operation and consistently attends to resident needs.

The facility has an occupancy rate of 95%. Residents stay an average of 130 days, including people working through rehabilitation and those receiving ongoing skilled nursing care.

State inspections have identified recurring themes involving documentation practices, medication management, and resident safety communication. The home has been responsive to compliance matters between formal inspection cycles. It demonstrates continued attention to these operational areas.

Daily life includes chef-prepared meals made from scratch in the on-site kitchen, bringing variety and quality to dining. Residents can use the rehabilitation center for therapy, swim in the saltwater pool, visit the salon or massage therapy services, and participate in religious services. Housekeeping and laundry support are also provided.

For families and residents, the downtown Newport location offers cultural amenities and easy pedestrian access to the surrounding neighborhood.

Contact St Clare – Newport

Overview of Oakland Grove Health Care Center

Located on Cumberland Hill Road in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Oakland Grove Health Care Center is a nursing home operated by Girard Health Care Holdings. The 178-bed facility has served the community for 34 years. It’s located in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 87. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care costs.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation and short-term recovery. There are dedicated rehabilitation services and respite care programs. Residents stay an average of 121 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or acute illness, along with some longer-term residents.

Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide consistent support throughout the day.

The Wellness Center gives residents space for therapeutic activities, while the recreation room supports social programs and resident engagement. Dining takes place in a restaurant-style setting where three meals are served daily. Menus feature local ingredients and seasonal specialties. Residents also have access to outdoor shaded seating, a hair salon, and common areas for visits and activities.

Its location in a very walkable neighborhood makes the facility accessible to visiting family members and close to local services.

Contact Oakland Grove Health Care Center

Overview of The Seasons East Greenwich

The Seasons East Greenwich is a recently opened nursing home in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, that focuses on serving residents who need skilled nursing care. Located at 5 Saint Elizabeth Way, this 94-bed community also provides respite stays for those recovering from hospitalizations or transitions in care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families multiple pathways for coverage.

With a commitment to hands-on care, the community’s staffing model includes a total nursing support averaging 5 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day and nurse aides with an additional 4 hours and 28 minutes. This reflects a level of support that is substantial for a nursing home and translates to consistent daily oversight and assistance. The community also serves a mix of short-term rehabilitation residents and those with long-term care needs, as reflected in its average length of stay of 102 days.

Highlighting a focus on Culinary Excellence, the community indicates attention to dining quality. Since the community is still relatively new, its amenities and services are continuously improving. So, families are encouraged to tour the community to see its physical environment, meet staff, and see how its programs can match their needs.

With a car-dependent location in East Greenwich, owning a vehicle will be beneficial for families for regular visits or errands. Interested families are also encouraged to inquire about programs, activities, and availability to ensure that The Seasons can meet their needs and preferences.

Contact The Seasons East Greenwich

Overview of Grace Barker Nursing Center

Set at 54 Barker Avenue in a car-dependent neighborhood, Grace Barker Nursing Center is a mid-sized nursing home owned by Mark Lescault in Warren, Rhode Island. The 86-bed facility focuses on short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for adults. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have flexibility in how they cover post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care.

The home operates at a high occupancy rate of approximately 95 percent and maintains 86 beds, signifying steady demand and full community engagement. The average length of stay is 284 days, a figure reflecting the mix of residents, some recovering from hospital stays and surgeries through the short-term rehabilitation pathway, others staying for longer-term nursing care. That moderate-to-longer tenure lets the facility build consistent relationships with residents and families over time. Clinically, the home offers rehabilitation services, respite care, and skilled nursing alongside an Adult Day Health Program and committed short-term and skilled nursing pathways. Such services give families and care coordinators multiple routes to access the support a person may need at different points in their recovery or care journey. Total nursing care averages roughly 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident day, anchored by registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPN/LVN staff distributed throughout the day.

Past concerns in areas like wound care, infection control, respiratory management, and Life Safety Code compliance have been identified by state inspections. Grace Barker Nursing Center has taken corrective action, and inspections affirm that prior deficiencies have been addressed, and the home is now complying.

To know how clinical care areas are monitored and handled daily, families touring the home can ask staff directly.

Contact Grace Barker Nursing Center

Overview of Pine Acres Alr

Pine Acres Alr is an assisted living community in Coventry, Rhode Island, that offers multiple levels of care, including assisted living, rehabilitation, respite care, sub-acute services, and skilled nursing. This 60-bed community ensures older adults can remain in the same setting even as their needs change through its range of services that allows access to varying levels of support.

24-hour staffing is provided with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who assist with medication management, personal care, and ongoing health monitoring. Private and semi-private accommodations are also available, along with cable television and wireless internet throughout the community.

Dining plays an important role in daily life, with restaurant-style meals prepared by an on-site chef. Outdoor garden areas are also available, while social, recreational, entertainment, and gardening activities are conducted to encourage engagement and connection.

Located on Plainfield Pike, the community is in a car-dependent area, making transportation necessary for most errands and visits. However, barber and beauty services are available nearby, which can provide additional convenience for residents.

State inspections have identified areas for improvement involving staff training, medication management, and record-keeping practices. In response, the community implemented corrective actions and additional staff education. Moreover, recent inspection results showed improvement, with the latest complaint investigation finding no deficiencies.

For older adults seeking assisted living with access to higher levels of care, supported by around-the-clock staffing, lifestyle amenities, and a range of healthcare services, Pine Acres Alr may be a good fit.

Contact Pine Acres Alr

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 62 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.