Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 31 independent living communities in RI using RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Atria Lincoln Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Lincoln
115
Facility 115
RI AVG 95
Rank #8 / 25
A-Yes
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 46
Rank #16 / 30
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 28
Rank #13 / 19
-Diane Morris15
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 9
Rank #12 / 18
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #13 / 18
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #10 / 18
1.1
Facility 1.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #8 / 18
Atria Aquidneck Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Portsmouth
97
Facility 97
RI AVG 95
Rank #11 / 25
B+Yes
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 46
Rank #27 / 30
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 28
Rank #13 / 19
-Diane Morris10
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 9
Rank #5 / 18
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #12 / 18
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #10 / 18
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #11 / 18
Victoria Court Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
RC
Cranston
65
Facility 65
RI AVG 95
Rank #18 / 25
C+Yes
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 46
Rank #8 / 30
-
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 28
Rank #10 / 19
A+Administrator Rhodaporn Smith17
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 9
Rank #12 / 18
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #17 / 18
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 34
Rank #16 / 18
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #11 / 18
Arbor Hill Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Providence (Federal Hill)
53
Facility 53
RI AVG 95
Rank #21 / 25
B+Yes
96
Facility 96
RI AVG 46
Rank #1 / 30
Studio / 1 Bed
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 28
Rank #17 / 19
-Sherry Vieira17
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 9
Rank #16 / 18
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #13 / 18
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 34
Rank #14 / 18
1.1
Facility 1.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #8 / 18
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
IL
AL
MC
Providence
128
Facility 128
RI AVG 95
Rank #6 / 25
CYes
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 46
Rank #24 / 30
-
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 28
Rank #5 / 19
B-Administrator Valerie Jean Houshar18
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 9
Rank #18 / 18
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #18 / 18
36
Facility 36
RI AVG 34
Rank #17 / 18
2.0
Facility 2.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #15 / 18
Village at Waterman Lake-LP
IL
AL
MC
Greenville
178
Facility 178
RI AVG 95
Rank #2 / 25
A-No
19
Facility 19
RI AVG 46
Rank #22 / 30
-
35
Facility 35
RI AVG 28
Rank #8 / 19
-Jessica Frisone11
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 9
Rank #12 / 18
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #9 / 18
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 34
Rank #6 / 18
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #10 / 18
Holiday Retirement Home Inc
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Manville
170
Facility 170
RI AVG 95
Rank #3 / 25
BYes
63
Facility 63
RI AVG 46
Rank #10 / 30
---Gregory Chopoorian14
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 9
Rank #4 / 18
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #16 / 18
61
Facility 61
RI AVG 34
Rank #18 / 18
4.4
Facility 4.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #18 / 18
The Village at Waterman Lake
IL
AL
MC
Greenville
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 95
Rank #25 / 25
DNo
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 46
Rank #28 / 30
Private Pay (30)
36
Facility 36
RI AVG 28
Rank #7 / 19
-Jessica Frisone7
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 9
Rank #1 / 18
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 4.9
Rank #2 / 18
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #10 / 18
2.4
Facility 2.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #17 / 18
Brightview Commons in Wakefield
IL
AL
MC
South Kingstown
88
Facility 88
RI AVG 95
Rank #12 / 25
-Yes
33
Facility 33
RI AVG 46
Rank #19 / 30
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
RI AVG 28
Rank #12 / 19
-Darlene Lepore-----
Charlesgate Nursing Center
IL
AL
Providence (Mount Hope)
--No
83
Facility 83
RI AVG 46
Rank #3 / 30
studio / 1 bed
50
Facility 50
RI AVG 28
Rank #1 / 19
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other RI independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 31 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Atria Lincoln Place

612 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, RI 02865
Overview of Atria Lincoln Place

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.

Starting Price $4,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Atria Aquidneck Place

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.

Price range $5,795 - $6,495/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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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 Arbor Hill Assisted Living

Arbor Hill Assisted Living is a non-profit senior care home in Providence that has been providing exceptional care since 2011. Driven by their core values, their team is passionate about delivering the best possible care to their residents. Located just one block away from Wells Avenue in Federal Hill, Arbor Hill provides a convenient suburban lifestyle with easy access to Route 95. Their dedication to high-quality care is matched by an affordable cost, making it an accessible option for seniors of modest means who deserve a comfortable and fulfilling life in their golden years.

The community features an airy outdoor courtyard and rooftop terrace, perfect for enjoying the fresh air and beautiful views. They also offer hairdressing and religious services to cater to the unique needs of their residents. At Arbor Hill, safety and comfort are top priorities. The living spaces feature individual climate controls, amenities accessible to those with disabilities, and security cameras to ensure residents feel secure and at ease in their homes. With its unwavering commitment to providing the best care possible, Arbor Hill Assisted Living is an excellent choice for seniors looking for a secure and supportive community.

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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 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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Overview of Holiday Retirement Home

Holiday Retirement Home operates out of Manville, RI, with independent living, assisted living, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing on the license. Bathing, dressing, and taking medication on time are where assisted living helps, but the resident’s apartment otherwise remains their own. Independent living pairs private quarters with community services and attaches no daily care to any of it.

Licensed nursing holds the floor around the clock across residential and skilled tracks. Short stays cover the clock across the residential and skilled tracks. Short stays cover the stretch when a usual caregiver is traveling, recovering, or briefly out of reach. Rehabilitation services, short-term rehabilitation included, carry a temporary recovery period after illness or injury.

A spread like that suits a resident whose support needs may shift. The home has 170 beds. Staff log 4 hours and 46 minutes per resident, every day.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and pets are allowed here. A Walk Score of 63 puts a few destinations in range and leaves the rest to a car. That is the practical shape of a week once somebody has given up driving. Gregory Chopoorian operates the home.

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Overview of The Village at Waterman Lake

Opened in 2000, The Village at Waterman Lake offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Greenville, RI. Along with assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping, laundry, and linen services also support residents’ daily living. Memory support is also provided for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The community has 30 beds, with short-term stays welcome to provide temporary relief for family caregivers. On-site rehabilitation services also allow a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Chauffeured transportation gives residents a community-provided way to travel.

Additionally, recreation is available on the grounds through a pub and putting green, while well-stocked libraries offer places for reading. Dedicated dining rooms give residents a shared setting for meals.

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Overview of Brightview Commons in Wakefield

Brightview Commons in Wakefield offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Respite care is available for a short stay, which may help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can accommodate a couple moving together, and pets are allowed when a resident moves in.

The community has 88 beds. Residents can spend time in an outdoor courtyard with walking paths, watch films in the movie theater, use the game room and billiards area, or read in the library. Chef-prepared meals are served daily in a dining room with an extensive menu and daily specials. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; Darlene Lepore operates the community.

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Overview of Charlesgate Nursing Center

Charlesgate Nursing Center provides assisted living and independent living in Providence, RI, in the Mount Hope neighborhood. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment.

Rehabilitation services are available on site, allowing residents to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The area has a Walk Score of 83, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently; the combination of independent living and assisted living may suit someone whose care needs could increase over time.

Starting Price $2,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

Independent Living in Rhode Island at a glance

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: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rhode Island. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90