Page 9 of Best Senior Communities in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 118 senior communities in RI using RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in RI
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Newport
114No 68 12Administrator Patrick Townsend632162.7
Pine Acres Alr
SC
AL
Coventry
60No 2 3Administrator Paul Cardullo14148282.0
Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
SC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Pawtucket
129No 61 --11611403.6
Alpine Nursing Home Inc
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Coventry
60No 5 -Administrator Rodney Gauvin914252.8
Woonsocket Health Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Woonsocket
150No 87 5Peter Pezzelli724233.3
Harris Health Care Center North
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Central Falls
32No 84 -Chad Harris Adm714304.3
Cra-Mar Meadows
SC
NH
SNF
Hope
41No 10 -Scott J. Grzych Adm915677.4
Golden Crest Nursing Centre
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Providence
152No 68 5Paul Pezzelli1549483.2
Grand Islander Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Middletown (Newport East)
146No 34 11Administrator Lauren Ready735405.7
Cedar Haven Operations Holdings LLC DBA Valley View Health & Rehabilitation LLC
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Woonsocket
185No 87 1Linda Wheeler Omiunu2112161256.0
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Overview of Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, situated in Newport, Rhode Island, delivers long-term nursing, skilled care, memory care, hospice, and respite stays. Secured memory care units serve individuals managing dementia who require specialized supervision, while temporary respite stays assist families needing short-term coverage. On-site rehabilitation therapies allow residents to complete physical, occupational, or speech recovery programs directly within the facility.

This 114-bed community operates under administrator Patrick Townsend. On average, nursing staff log 4 hours and 9 minutes of direct care per resident daily. Set in a neighborhood with a 68 walk score, the location enables convenient access to select local errands on foot.

Families looking for care in Newport can reach out to Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center to review admission criteria, discuss funding options, or set up a guided walk-through of the area. Accepted payment options encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private funding.

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Overview of Pine Acres Alr

Pine Acres Alr provides assisted living in Coventry, RI, for residents who need support with daily routines while living in a private or semi-private room. The community has 60 beds, and its assisted living setting suits someone who needs daily support without moving into skilled nursing or rehabilitation care. Private and semi-private rooms give residents a choice between an individual room and a shared living arrangement.

Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Rehabilitation services are offered for residents who need therapy as part of their care. Restaurant-style dining with meals prepared by a chef provides prepared meals in the community dining setting, while gardening and outdoor activities offer ways to spend time outside; a salon and spa provide personal care services, and transportation is available for destinations outside the community.

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Overview of Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Oak Hill Center in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is renowned for its exceptional rehabilitation services, offering both short-term and long-term care in an environment of comfort and elegance. With a results-driven approach, their team tailors individualized rehabilitation plans to ensure a successful recovery journey for each resident. Cutting-edge rehab technology and expert therapists are available to guide residents back to their cherished routines and lifestyles.

At Oak Hill Center, residents experience the warmth of a closely-knit community, where family, friendship, and compassionate care intertwine. Each resident receives personalized attention and support through their caregiving staff and clinical specialists are well-equipped to address a wide range of health conditions, aided by the latest EMR and charting technologies to maintain seamless communication and coordination throughout the care process.

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Overview of Alpine Nursing Home

Alpine Nursing Home offers long-term nursing support, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite stays in Coventry, Rhode Island. Post-acute programs feature short-term orthopedic recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, intravenous therapy, and tube feeding support. Short-term respite admissions give primary caregivers temporary relief, while hospice services handle end-of-life needs.

Administrator Rodney Gauvin directs operations at the 60-bed center, which has served the community since 1972. Daily nursing records indicate an average of 4 hours and 5 minutes of direct care per resident. Accepted payment methods include Medicare for post-hospital stays, Medicaid for long-term placement, and private pay.

Older adults seeking clinical nursing care or specialized post-hospital recovery can reach out to Alpine Nursing Home to discuss admission requirements, verify bed status, or arrange a site visit.

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Overview of Woonsocket Health Center

Woonsocket Health Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care in Woonsocket, RI. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing care, while hospice care focuses on comfort for residents nearing the end of life. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Together, these services may suit someone whose medical or memory related needs require ongoing support and may change over time.

The community opened in 1975 and is operated by Peter Pezzelli. It has 150 beds, with private and semi private rooms that allow for either an individual room or a shared room. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies, along with post surgical care and orthopedic rehabilitation to support recovery after procedures or injuries. Other programs include IV therapy, TPN nutrition, cardiac care, oncology management, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetic care and teaching, wound care, and dementia care. These services support residents with complex medical or cognitive needs.

A full service hair salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community. The chapel and library provide dedicated spaces for worship and reading. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Contact Woonsocket Health Center

Overview of Harris Health Care Center North

Harris Health Care Center North is a nursing home in Central Falls, RI, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock. Respite stays give a family caregiver time to travel or recover without arranging a permanent move.

The community opened in 1958 and has 32 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Private rooms provide individual living space, while semi private rooms are shared. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted: Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 7m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident. Occupational, physical and speech therapy are available, along with post surgical rehabilitation and restorative services, so rehabilitation support can be part of a resident’s care. Formal dining includes a full menu choice, and a handicapped accessible van is available for transportation; religious services and recreational activities are also offered through scheduled community programs.

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Overview of Cra-Mar Meadows

Experience excellent care services within a home-like environment, with Cra-Mar Meadows, a reliable senior living community in the area of Hope, RI, offering skilled nursing, short-term, and long-term rehabilitation services. Dedicated to helping residents recover from their injury or hospitalization, the community provides a reliable team trained to provide specialized assistance and support to residents. Offering an array of carefully-curated accommodations that foster an intimate environment, the community allows for a truly personalized and focused care.

As a family-owned and operated community, Cra-Mar Meadows guarantees residents are provided with services that focus on their well-being with a personal touch of having strong connections between the residents and their caregivers. The community’s finely manicured surroundings further enhance the tranquil atmosphere, creating an ideal setting for those seeking personalized care in a peaceful, scenic setting. With Cra-Mar Meadows, residents are sure to experience the lifestyle and support they want and deserve.

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Overview of Golden Crest Nursing Centre

Golden Crest Nursing Centre operates out of Providence, RI, with hospice care, memory care, nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing care on its license. The residential and licensed tracks hold the nursing work. Hospice supports a person at the end of life, and one thing it changes is the calendar, which stops filling with appointments. Memory care answers a narrower issue: a route walked for forty years that stops being recognizable partway along.

Respite suits the person who needs somebody in the building rather than therapy or nursing procedures, booked while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. That range works for someone whose care requirements escalate, or a family arranging short cover. Rehabilitation and a short therapy stay handle a recovery-focused admission, where the hospital’s schedule and the family’s readiness aren’t aligned.

The centre has 152 beds. Nursing time measures 4 hours and 5 minutes a resident, daily. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are the accepted routes.

At a Walk Score of 68, some errands work on foot and the rest mean asking somebody with a car for time out of their day. Paul Pezzelli owns the operation.

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Overview of Grand Islander Center

Grand Islander Center is a 146-bed nursing home in Middletown, RI, offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia a secured, supervised setting. Nursing home care supports ongoing daily care, hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Grand Islander Center may be a good fit for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs supervised care, or for a family seeking short-term respite care. Rehabilitation includes neurological and orthopedic therapy, so a resident can receive treatment at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. The range of services also allows some residents to remain in one setting as their care needs change.

Gardens and courtyards provide places for outdoor time, while the fitness room and wellness programs support exercise activities. Restaurant-style dining, in-room dining options, and a café with always available menu choices give residents several ways to access meals. Coordinated transportation is also available.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Lauren Ready serves as administrator. With a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

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Overview of Cedar Haven Operations Holdings LLC DBA Valley View Health & Rehabilitation

Owned by Linda Wheeler Omiunu, Cedar Haven Operations Holdings DBA Valley View Health & Rehabilitation provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Residents can access multiple levels of care within the community, allowing them to stay even when their needs grow. 24-hour staffing is also available, ensuring residents receive care whenever needed.

Complex Medical Care, Subacute and Infusion Therapy, and Orthopedic Recovery are available programs. Rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy within the community, while the resident activities program provides organized activities during the stay.

The home has 185 beds, and occupancy is 100%, meaning all listed beds are occupied.
Moreover, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are also accepted. This also means that Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and families can pay directly with personal funds.

A Walk Score of 87 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, suggesting that a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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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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Senior Communities in Rhode Island at a glance

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: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rhode Island. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in Rhode Island

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 118 senior communities in Rhode Island. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.