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Best Memory Care in East Providence, RI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 memory care communities in East Providence, RI using Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in RI
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Jun 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 54/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in East Providence, 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: 92The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in East Providence, RI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around East Providence

The information below is reported by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.

Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living
MC
ADC
AL
HC
NC
NH
Providence (Elmwood)
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 107
Rank #76 / 109
Yes
76
Facility 76
RI AVG 47
Rank #23 / 118
-
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 17
Rank #29 / 89
Adm Margaret Connelly7
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 9.2
Rank #32 / 78
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.9
Rank #21 / 78
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #22 / 78
2.4
Facility 2.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #40 / 78
Highlands on the East Side
MC
AL
RC
Providence (Hope)
86
Facility 86
RI AVG 107
Rank #64 / 109
Yes
85
Facility 85
RI AVG 47
Rank #8 / 118
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 17
Rank #53 / 89
Concetta Dicenzo17
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 9.2
Rank #62 / 78
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 6.9
Rank #52 / 78
27
Facility 27
RI AVG 34
Rank #46 / 78
1.6
Facility 1.6
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #24 / 78
Hattie Ide Chaffee Home
MC
HC
NH
RC
Riverside
69
Facility 69
RI AVG 107
Rank #81 / 109
No
36
Facility 36
RI AVG 47
Rank #70 / 118
Nursing Home (69)-Barry B. Zeltzer, Ph.d., Administrator5-3112.2
Orchard View Manor
MC
HC
NC
NH
RC
East Providence (Riverside)
166
Facility 166
RI AVG 107
Rank #15 / 109
Yes
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 47
Rank #103 / 118
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 17
Rank #45 / 89
Morenike Adeoye Administrator65
55
Facility 55
RI AVG 9.2
Rank #78 / 78
38
Facility 38
RI AVG 6.9
Rank #78 / 78
161
Facility 161
RI AVG 34
Rank #78 / 78
2.5
Facility 2.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #42 / 78
Anchor Bay at East Providence
MC
AL
RC
East Providence (Riverside)
115
Facility 115
RI AVG 107
Rank #49 / 109
Yes
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 47
Rank #101 / 118
Private Rooms
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 17
Rank #62 / 89
Administrator David Pendleton12
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 9.2
Rank #52 / 78
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 6.9
Rank #46 / 78
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 34
Rank #11 / 78
1.1
Facility 1.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #12 / 78
Linn Health & Rehabilitation
MC
AL
IL
NH
East Providence (Six Corners)
84
Facility 84
RI AVG 107
Rank #66 / 109
No
74
Facility 74
RI AVG 47
Rank #25 / 118
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Tockwotton on the Waterfront
MC
AL
HC
NC
NH
East Providence
52
Facility 52
RI AVG 107
Rank #98 / 109
No
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 47
Rank #17 / 118
-
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 17
Rank #43 / 89
-8
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 9.2
Rank #1 / 78
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 6.9
Rank #36 / 78
20
Facility 20
RI AVG 34
Rank #32 / 78
2.5
Facility 2.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #42 / 78
Overview of Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living

Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living is a vibrant and modern senior community located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, where seniors can enjoy beautifully designed living spaces and exceptional care from a team of registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and culinary professionals at an affordable cost.

Their respite stays in fully furnished apartments offer temporary relief for caregivers. At the same time, their amenities include hairdressing services, a gorgeous courtyard, daily refreshments, and weekly shopping trips in their comfortable passenger bus. The community also offers a wide range of activities, such as spiritual care, pet therapy, craft classes, live musical performances, and more. The culinary department also hosts various events like bacon club, summer cookouts, wine and cheese hour, and other exciting activities.

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Overview of Highlands on the East Side

Nestled in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood, Highlands on the East Side is a true gem in the world of assisted living and memory care. Their highly skilled staff and stunning ambiance make it a place you can truly call home. The common spaces are not only comfortable and inviting but also designed to engage the mind, body, and spirit, creating beautiful moments every day. With a variety of floorplans to choose from, you can enjoy maintenance-free living and even bring your furry friend along.

Highlands also welcomes those seeking short-term stays, providing respite care in a pet-friendly environment. The community has thoughtfully designed outdoor common areas and recreational spaces such as a game room, arts and crafts center, and even a theater room with a piano for music enthusiasts. Overall, Highlands on the East Side is a secure community with a unique character where residents can truly thrive and experience hassle-free living.

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Overview of Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

Hattie Ide Chaffe is where a vibrant lifestyle surrounds its residents. The non-profit skilled nursing community creates an open space for seniors to live on their terms and where dedicated professionals are more than willing to follow through with the resident’s needs– whatever they may be. Seniors are encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle where endless possibilities await exploring.

Hattie Ide’s results-driven approach is centered on meeting the holistic wellness of each resident. Seniors can immerse themselves in comprehensive services that help with recovery and relaxation– specialized programs, social activities, and professional rehabilitative services for short-term respite stays. 

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Overview of Orchard View Manor

Orchard View Manor offers the highest quality of senior living care. Athena Health Care Systems proudly manage this assisted living community. It is focused on their continuum of care philosophy, ensuring residents can breathe easily, knowing they will not have to move as their care needs change. Orchard View Manor is designed to provide all residents with a compassionate, safe, and dignified environment for seniors in hospice, rehabilitation, and memory care living.

With spacious private and semi-private rooms, a large dining area, comfortable lounges, a beautiful outdoor landscape, and top-notch healthcare, this community is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents. Other specialty services include wound care, 24/7 skilled nursing, and physical and occupational therapies.

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Overview of Anchor Bay at East Providence

Pamper yourself with top-tier care and assistance from Anchor Bay at East Providence, an astounding senior living community situated in the tranquil Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI, that provides assisted living and memory support. Alongside scenic views, the community features safe and secure studio and one-bedroom accommodations equipped with emergency alert systems for seniors’ comfort and convenience. A team of kind and reliable professionals strive to meet seniors’ needs and desires with top-tier care and assistance around the clock.

A full calendar of engaging activities and refreshing events accompanies seniors as they try out new things and rediscover interests. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences for a delightful meal time with friends. Anchor Bay at East Providence is a good place for seniors to spend their best years living as they prefer with the utmost support from a trusted community.

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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 Tockwotton on the Waterfront

Tockwotton on the Waterfront is a nonprofit senior living and healthcare community located in East Providence, Rhode Island, that provides skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and respite services. The community has 117 licensed beds, serving a significant number of short-term rehabilitation residents recovering after hospitalization, surgery, or illness, with an average stay of approximately 85 days. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted.

The community performs well above Rhode Island averages in several key staffing categories, maintaining a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Nursing staff provides more than five hours of direct care per resident each day, placing the community among the top staffing performers in the state. Registered nurse coverage and nurse aide staffing levels also significantly exceed statewide averages, reflecting strong clinical support and resident supervision. Occupancy rates remain high, with 97%, indicating consistent demand and a stable resident population but limited availability.

A wide range of amenities and lifestyle features designed to support comfort, wellness, and social engagement are provided, including a theater room, fitness center, salon, library, gardens, media spaces, and multiple dining venues such as Sculler’s Pub and outdoor terrace dining. Assisted living accommodations are also wheelchair accessible and equipped with emergency response systems to enhance resident safety and accessibility.

Since 2021, inspection history reflects a mixture of strong operational capacity and recurring compliance concerns. State investigations identified deficiencies involving delayed reporting of suspected abuse, memory care safety issues with a prior elopement incident, incomplete resident assessments, medication documentation concerns, and environmental safety risks such as inadequate fall precautions and loose grab bars. While follow-up inspections have addressed several previously cited issues, the recent inspection in September 2025 indicates that documentation and reporting challenges have continued in some areas. The community has also received one federal monetary penalty totaling $9,000 and no Medicare payment denials.

As a nonprofit community known for strong staffing levels, extensive amenities, and a long-established presence, Tockwotton on the Waterfront is well suited for older adults and post-hospital patients seeking short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, or skilled nursing support in the East Providence area.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in East Providence, 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 7 memory care communities in East Providence, RI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in East Providence, 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 East Providence, 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 East Providence, 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.