Best Memory Care in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 62 memory care communities in 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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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 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: 106The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rhode Island. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
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.
Capitol Ridge at Providence
MC
AL
RC
Providence (Elmhurst)
212
Facility 212
RI AVG 106
Rank #2 / 109
No
70
Facility 70
RI AVG 48
Rank #32 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #22 / 90
C-Tristi Delaroca12
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 8
Rank #48 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 34
Rank #22 / 69
1.3
Facility 1.3
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #20 / 69
Greenwich Farms at Warwick
MC
AL
RC
Warwick
181
Facility 181
RI AVG 106
Rank #7 / 109
Yes
37
Facility 37
RI AVG 48
Rank #69 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #22 / 90
C-Linda Silveira11
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #44 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 34
Rank #12 / 69
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #15 / 69
Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Tiverton
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 106
Rank #62 / 109
Yes
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 48
Rank #104 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 90
A+Administrator Brian Loynds11
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 8
Rank #31 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 34
Rank #9 / 69
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 69
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 106
Rank #81 / 109
No
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 48
Rank #109 / 117
Private Rooms
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 17
Rank #8 / 90
A+Kyle M Naylor11
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #44 / 69
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #2 / 69
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 34
Rank #8 / 69
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 69
Wingate Residences on the East Side
MC
AL
IL
Providence (Fox Point)
101
Facility 101
RI AVG 106
Rank #54 / 109
No
83
Facility 83
RI AVG 48
Rank #10 / 117
-
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 17
Rank #10 / 90
B-Vincent Messina10
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 8
Rank #30 / 69
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #21 / 69
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #24 / 69
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #24 / 69
Atria Harborhill
MC
AL
IL
RC
East Greenwich
99
Facility 99
RI AVG 106
Rank #56 / 109
Yes
49
Facility 49
RI AVG 48
Rank #61 / 117
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #38 / 90
-Diane Morris13
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 8
Rank #48 / 69
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #21 / 69
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 34
Rank #9 / 69
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #2 / 69
Atria Bay Spring Village
MC
AL
IL
Barrington
148
Facility 148
RI AVG 106
Rank #26 / 109
Yes
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 48
Rank #81 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #38 / 90
-Administrator Susan A. Lehman15
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 8
Rank #52 / 69
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #6 / 69
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 34
Rank #16 / 69
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 69
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Providence (West End)
70
Facility 70
RI AVG 106
Rank #79 / 109
No
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 48
Rank #17 / 117
Alzheimer's Care (34), Nursing Home (70)
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 17
Rank #82 / 90
-Administrator Erica Lewis5
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 8
Rank #13 / 69
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #21 / 69
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 34
Rank #18 / 69
3.0
Facility 3.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #49 / 69
Blenheim-Newport
MC
AL
RC
Middletown (Newport East)
126
Facility 126
RI AVG 106
Rank #37 / 109
Yes
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 48
Rank #66 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #22 / 90
C-Administrator Christopher Peckham12
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 8
Rank #44 / 69
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #46 / 69
25
Facility 25
RI AVG 34
Rank #43 / 69
2.1
Facility 2.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #35 / 69
Brookdale Centre of New England
MC
AL
Coventry
160
Facility 160
RI AVG 106
Rank #19 / 109
Yes
27
Facility 27
RI AVG 48
Rank #84 / 117
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 90
A+Adminstrator Thomas Gaccione16
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 8
Rank #57 / 69
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 6.6
Rank #46 / 69
32
Facility 32
RI AVG 34
Rank #50 / 69
2.0
Facility 2.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #31 / 69

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every RI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 62 on this page.

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Overview of Capitol Ridge at Providence

Capitol Ridge at Providence is a distinguished destination where elegance intertwines with exceptional memory care living. Nestled in the heart of Providence, this exquisite home boasts award-winning facilities, specializing in providing unparalleled services for memory care residents. The charming setting, overlooking classic views, is steeped in history, offering a serene backdrop for residents to create cherished memories.

Indulge in the culinary creations of the talented chef, who skillfully prepares exquisite meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences. Scheduled transportation ensures that residents can easily access memory care locations and enjoy enriching outings, creating meaningful connections with the world around them. In addition to exceptional care and engaging activities, Capitol Ridge offers luxurious amenities such as spacious patios, rest garden beds, and amazing outdoor spaces where residents can unwind and find solace. The commitment to well-being extends to salon and barbershop services, ensuring residents feel their best both inside and out.

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Overview of Greenwich Farms at Warwick

Based in the welcoming neighborhood of Warwick, RI, the Greenwich Farms at Warwick is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio. In terms of memory care, residents can receive personalized, 24/7 needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and other thoughtfully designed programs based on the immediate needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with personalized services are also available for respite care.

The community offers excellent amenities and services to maximize its residents’ living experience. These include inspired dining with delightful and healthy chef-prepared meals, concierge services like transportation assistance, and beautifully made shared spaces like patios with grills and landscaped gardens. Participate in a full calendar of activities to boost wellness and engagement. The Greenwich Farms at Warwick proudly stands as a premier senior living community for senior living.

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Overview of Brookdale Sakonnet Bay

With breathtaking views of the bay, Brookdale Sakonnet Bay at Tiverton, RI, is a blissful senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty as they stroll along walking paths through landscaped grounds and gardens. The campus also features an indoor pool for morning swims, a billiards room for friendly competition, and picnic areas with river views and shaded seating. Medical services, including hospice care, long-term skilled care, and respite stays, ensure comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.

Brookdale Sakonnet Bay provides a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle with a variety of amenities and engaging programs. The community features an indoor and therapy pool, a fitness center, a beauty/barber shop, and a chapel. Residents can savor restaurant-style dining with nutritious and delicious meals. Daily activities such as B-Fit classes, cooking classes, card games, and matinees in the on-site theater offer numerous ways to enjoy each day. With its exceptional amenities and personalized care, Brookdale Sakonnet Bay is an ideal choice for seniors seeking an enriching and supportive community.

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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 Wingate Residences on the East Side

The Wingate Residences on the East Side is a luxurious and refined living experience in the heart of Providence. As a family-owned and operated business, they have been serving generations with its expertise in providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Most importantly, the staff at Wingate Residences are highly experienced and dedicated to providing personalized care for each resident. Families can rest assured that their loved ones will receive the right care and attention, tailored to their unique needs and preferences, day and night.

Located near India Point Park, residents can indulge in the stunning views of the Seekonk River and partake in outdoor activities or visit local museums and restaurants. The ambiance is sophisticated and elegant, with state-of-the-art facilities like a pool and gym to keep residents active and healthy. The home takes care of all home maintenance needs, including weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their carefree lifestyle. With concierge and transportation services available, they make it easy for residents to explore the surrounding area, including the East Bay Bike Path located adjacent to the community.

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Overview of Atria Harborhill

Overlooking the beautiful shores of Greenwich Bay, Atria Harborhill is an extraordinary senior living community located on Division Street, East Greenwich, RI providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community offers beautiful and spacious floor plans including studio, studio deluxe, one-bedroom, and one-bedroom deluxe. Atria Harborhill ensures its residents’ comfort and safety with top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and skilled team.

Atria Harborhill fosters a vibrant community, offering seniors with its signature Engage Life and Life Guidance programs. Residents continue learning and living a meaningful life with cultural, social, educational, and fitness opportunities provided daily. Three chef-prepared meals are served daily with different meal options to cater to the seniors’ dietary needs and cravings. Amenities include a library, a media room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a physical therapy center, a salon, an onsite physician office space, a resident garden, an onsite sundries shop, a well-lit patio, and walking paths for its residents’ comfort, and wellness.

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Overview of Atria Bay Spring Village

Atria Bay Spring Village is a vibrant and thriving community located in Barrington, Rhode Island. It offers a comprehensive range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care living facilities, dedicated to providing the highest levels of care and support for residents.

Specialized programs and services provide a safe and supportive environment, tailored to meet their specific needs and enhance their quality of life. Additionally, a range of assisted living levels of care is offered, ensuring that each resident receives the personalized support they require. From organized activities to leisurely pursuits, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Atria Bay Spring Village takes pride in being an award-winning home, a testament to their commitment to excellence in providing a truly remarkable living experience.

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Overview of Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

On Elmwood Avenue in Providence’s West End, 1.5 miles from the city center, Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 70-bed facility that covers nursing home, hospice, memory, and palliative care on one campus. The neighborhood is genuinely walkable, with a Walk Score of 80. Ninety percent of beds are currently occupied, and the average resident stay runs 102 days, a number that reflects a population mixing longer-term care with some shorter clinical stays.

Erica Lewis administers the facility. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, covering the full range of standard coverage pathways.

An Alzheimer’s care unit is part of the campus structure, alongside the nursing home. For families managing a cognitive diagnosis alongside other care needs, having both under one roof simplifies placement decisions. CMS-confirmed programs include an Active Resident Council, a Residents Group, and a state-approved nurse aide training program that runs on-site.

Staffing figures from CMS put total nursing hours at 4 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. RN coverage runs at 40 minutes daily, and nurse aide hours at 2 hours 22 minutes. State inspections have historically focused on medication management, infection prevention and control, and resident rights. These are common regulatory areas across long-term care, and their appearance here should be read as context rather than a signal.

Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a small, fully occupied, urban nursing facility that accepts all three major payer types and serves residents across nursing care, memory care, hospice, and palliative care in a walkable Providence neighborhood.

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Overview of Blenheim-Newport

Experience an ultimately comfortable stay with Blenheim-Newport located in Middletown, RI. This enticing senior living community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio. In terms of memory care, residents can receive personalized, 24/7 needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and other thoughtfully designed programs based on the immediate needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with personalized services are also available for respite care.

The community provides excellent amenities and services to maximize its residents’ living experience. These include chef-prepared meals to satisfy your cravings. Avail of their concierge services with weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and transportation assistance. Meet new friends by exploring its beautifully created shared spaces or by participating in their active learning activities. At Blenheim-Newport, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Brookdale Centre of New England

Located in Coventry, Rhode Island, Brookdale Centre of New England is a senior living community that caters to residents who are not “sit on the sidelines” kind of folks. The community offers both assisted living and memory care, providing the care needed to meet changing needs while allowing residents to enjoy a fun lifestyle with time for new hobbies and friends. Residents benefit from basic utilities and maintenance typically included, personalized care from compassionate caregivers, and 24/7 staff availability for emergencies.

The community handles chores and daily living activities, allowing residents to focus on enjoyable ways to spend their day. Assisted living residents receive help with tasks like medication management and coordination with healthcare providers, while the memory care program takes a person-centered approach to support those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Coventry offers natural beauty, local shops, and outdoor activities for residents to explore.

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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 Rhode Island

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 62 memory care communities in Rhode Island. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.