Best Assisted Living in Rhode Island
Dubbed as the “Ocean State,” Rhode Island offers a charming coastal lifestyle surrounded by pristine shorelines, fun outdoor activities, and cultural amenities. Visiting long distance relatives and travelling for vacations are easy with Rhode Island’s proximity to major cities and their vibrant offerings. Older residents are also given access to an array of assisted living communities designed to help them with their everyday activities like personal care and medication management.
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Compare Assisted Living around Rhode Island
Brightview Commons in Wakefield
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
South Kingstown
88
No
-
33
DARLENE LEPORE
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Anchor Bay at Pocasset
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Johnston
75
Yes
-
58
ROBIN PIMENTAL
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brentwood Nursing Home
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Warwick
57
No
C+
23
POLLACK, JOSEPH
Private Rooms
$7,174,268.00
$3,400,287.00
47.4%
50.30
3.9428
3
91.6%
Atria Harborhill
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
East Greenwich
99
No
-
49
DIANE MORRIS
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Tiverton
87
Yes
A+
11
BRIAN LOYNDS, ADMINISTRATOR
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Warwick
81
No
-
53
HELAYNE GOLDSTEIN-RAMIREZADMINISTRATOR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brentwood by the Bay Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Warwick
74
No
-
20
MICHAEL MCMAHON
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Atria Aquidneck Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Portsmouth
97
No
-
10
DIANE MORRIS
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Providence
72
Yes
-
76
MARGARET CONNELLY, ADM
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Atria Lincoln Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Lincoln
115
Yes
-
42
DIANE MORRIS
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Johnston
68
No
A+
7
KYLE M NAYLOR
Private Rooms
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Highlands on the East Side
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Providence
86
Yes
-
85
CONCETTA DICENZO
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Tockwotton on the Waterfront
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
East Providence
52
Yes
-
59
ALLEN, GREGORY
-
$19,751,262.00
$5,787,829.00
29.3%
49.00
5.1354
1
96.6%
Wingate Residences on the East Side
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Providence
101
No
B-
83
VINCENT MESSINA
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Greenwood Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Warwick
130
No
-
58
HARBORSIDE HEALTH I LLC
-
$20,250,987.00
$5,943,197.00
29.3%
108.60
3.2669
3
82.2%
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Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center
Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center is located in the Popasquash area of historic Bristol, RI. It has been caring for residents for over 20 years, providing a range of services including rehabilitative care, long-term care, hospice care, and respite care. The facility emphasizes a homelike atmosphere and a holistic approach to patient care.
Royal of Westerly Nursing Center
Royal of Westerly Nursing Center has been serving the community since the early 1970s and joined the Royal Health Group family in 2016. Located in the beautiful coastal community of Westerly, Rhode Island, it offers a variety of services including long-term and short-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty services for seniors. The facility is committed to meeting the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of its residents.
Oakland Grove Health Care Center
AdviniaCare Oakland Grove is a healthcare center located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It offers services including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and respite stays. The facility combines advanced clinical care with a supportive environment to ensure residents feel valued and at ease.
Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center
Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center is located in Pascoag, Rhode Island. It offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitative care, physical therapy, and long-term care. The facility is dedicated to the comfort and well-being of its residents, providing various amenities and activities.
Alpine Nursing Home Inc
Alpine Nursing Home is an independent family-owned nursing facility founded in 1972. It provides services for those seeking short-term rehabilitative and orthopedic recovery, as well as long-term care for chronic illnesses. The facility is committed to quality service and compassionate care.
Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is located in Newport, RI. It offers a full spectrum of senior housing and healthcare options, including short-term rehabilitation, respite, hospice, and dementia care. The center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to its residents.
Golden Crest Nursing Centre
Golden Crest Nursing Centre is a skilled nursing facility located in North Providence, Rhode Island. It provides comprehensive skilled nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and complex medical services. The facility offers short-term care, long-term care, hospice care, and memory care.
Cedar Haven Operations Holdings LLC DBA Valley View Health & Rehabilitation LLC
Valley View Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Woonsocket, RI. It offers a wide range of services, including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. The facility is committed to providing residents with the highest quality care in a comfortable and home-like setting.
St Clare – Newport
St. Clare-Newport is a senior care community in Newport, Rhode Island. It offers a continuum of services from adult day health and assisted living to special care units with memory care, short term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. The community focuses on fulfilling the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of its residents.
Scandinavian Communities Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
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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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
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At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
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