Best Memory Care in Cranston, RI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 memory care providers in Cranston, RI using RI Dept. of Health (RIDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
The Cedars
MC
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Cranston
156
Facility 156
RI AVG 115
Rank #14 / 60
No
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 46
Rank #46 / 62
-
25
Facility 25
RI AVG 17
Rank #15 / 52
A+-6
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 8
Rank #17 / 53
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #29 / 53
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 34
Rank #25 / 53
3.8
Facility 3.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #42 / 53
Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Coventry (Arkwright)
190
Facility 190
RI AVG 115
Rank #3 / 60
No
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 46
Rank #47 / 62
Studio / 1 Bed
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 17
Rank #44 / 52
-Gretchen Sechio15
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 8
Rank #29 / 53
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #49 / 53
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 34
Rank #48 / 53
4.5
Facility 4.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #46 / 53
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 115
Rank #50 / 60
No
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 46
Rank #60 / 62
Private Rooms
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 17
Rank #3 / 52
A+Kyle M Naylor11
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #31 / 53
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #1 / 53
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 34
Rank #3 / 53
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #1 / 53
Victoria Court Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
Cranston
65
Facility 65
RI AVG 115
Rank #52 / 60
Yes
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 46
Rank #13 / 62
-
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 17
Rank #9 / 52
A+Administrator Rhodaporn Smith17
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 8
Rank #39 / 53
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #43 / 53
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 34
Rank #33 / 53
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #17 / 53
Darlington Memory Lane
MC
AL
North Providence
78
Facility 78
RI AVG 115
Rank #45 / 60
No
57
Facility 57
RI AVG 46
Rank #24 / 62
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 17
Rank #21 / 52
-Margaret Bubis Administrator30
28
Facility 28
RI AVG 8
Rank #52 / 53
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #45 / 53
37
Facility 37
RI AVG 34
Rank #40 / 53
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #11 / 53
Hope Alzheimer‘s Center
MC
ADC
Cranston (Oaklawn)
-Yes
53
Facility 53
RI AVG 46
Rank #26 / 62
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 17
Rank #20 / 52
-Ellen M Grizzetti-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other RI memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 6 analyzed for Cranston. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living is thoughtfully designed to provide an enriching, respectful, culturally sensitive, and secure assisted living environment. It is tailored to nurture and support the evolving needs of residents facing various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and more. They seamlessly blend the comforting ambiance of a home both in its exterior and interior design, extending its warm welcome to families from New England and beyond.

Briarcliffe Gardens is dedicated to incorporating a therapeutic approach through its Program for Daily Living™, ensuring residents receive personalized and compassionate care. As a privately owned establishment, Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living prides itself on being a State-of-the-Art Memory Care Assisted Living Residences™ conveniently located just 10 minutes west of Providence, Rhode Island. This commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of their services, providing residents with the highest standard of memory care.

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Overview of The Cedars

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, The Cedars is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of person-centered transitional care, benefiting well over 1200 individuals each year. Building upon their 50-year legacy, The Cedars has emerged as the embodiment of their expanded services, now encompassing Cedar Home Health.

Since its inception in 1970, The Cedars has consistently embraced change and actively pursued opportunities for growth, learning, and enhanced service offerings. Today, whether serving within the hospital or extending care to homes, The Cedars proudly places every patient and resident at the forefront of their attention, reaffirming their commitment to compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.

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Overview of Victoria Court Memory Care

Victoria Court Memory Care is one of the finest assisted living memory care communities located in the serene community of Cranston, Rhode Island. This community is truly ideal for individuals with memory impairment, providing the best assisted living for dementia and Alzheimer’s care within a secure and comforting atmosphere. Residents can have peace of mind while also enjoying 24-hour assistance. The commitment to excellence extends to the memory care qualifications, ensuring the staff is well-equipped to provide specialized care for individuals with memory impairment.

It is a home where residents can thrive and find their needed support. World-class amenities await them, offering chef-prepared dining and countless opportunities for enrichment. The community also accommodates guests into their respite care program, ensuring caregivers can take a break while their loved ones receive high-quality assistance. The homelike environment, beauty salon and barber services, free parking, library, and unique outdoor spaces enhance the living experience. It’s worth mentioning that Victoria Court Memory Care is pet-friendly, allowing residents to enjoy the companionship of their beloved four-legged friends.

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Overview of Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 190 bed nursing home in Coventry, Rhode Island, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 190 beds, the community has more residents, staff and usually more programming than a smaller community. Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, and Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted payment options. Daily nurse staffing totals 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident, representing the hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Gretchen Sechio operates Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

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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 Hope Alzheimer‘s Center

Hope Alzheimer‘s Center provides memory care and Adult Day Care in Cranston, RI. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a person living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Adult Day Care provides daytime support without requiring a move into overnight residence, so a participant can receive care during the day and return home afterward. Established in 1995, the center has private rooms and semi-private rooms.

A private room suits someone who wants an individual room, while a semi-private room accommodates someone who shares a room with a companion. Hope Alzheimer‘s Center may be a good fit for a person with dementia who needs supervised memory care or daytime support through Adult Day Care. The center is in the Oaklawn neighborhood, where the Walk Score is 53, described as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. Pets are allowed, so residents can have a pet in the community. Ellen M Grizzetti operates Hope Alzheimer‘s Center.

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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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Memory Care in Cranston at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cranston, RI. 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: 111The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cranston, RI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Cranston, RI

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.

Does Rhode Island Medicaid cover memory care?

Rhode Island Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 6 memory care communities in Cranston, RI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Cranston, RI?

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 Cranston, RI, 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 memory care communities in Cranston, RI?

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.