Best Memory Care in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 61 memory care providers 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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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. 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. 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.
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.
Capitol Ridge at Providence
MC
AL
RC
Providence (Elmhurst)
212
Facility 212
RI AVG 116
Rank #1 / 59
A-Yes
70
Facility 70
RI AVG 46
Rank #14 / 61
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #11 / 52
ATristi Delaroca12
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 7
Rank #34 / 52
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #3 / 52
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 26
Rank #14 / 52
1.3
Facility 1.3
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #14 / 52
Greenwich Farms at Warwick
MC
AL
RC
Warwick
181
Facility 181
RI AVG 116
Rank #5 / 59
AYes
37
Facility 37
RI AVG 46
Rank #33 / 61
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #11 / 52
ALinda Silveira11
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 7
Rank #30 / 52
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #3 / 52
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 26
Rank #7 / 52
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #11 / 52
Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Tiverton
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 116
Rank #40 / 59
A+Yes
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 46
Rank #55 / 61
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #1 / 52
A+Administrator Brian Loynds11
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 7
Rank #23 / 52
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #3 / 52
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 26
Rank #4 / 52
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #4 / 52
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Johnston
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 116
Rank #50 / 59
A+No
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 46
Rank #59 / 61
Private Rooms
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 17
Rank #3 / 52
A+Kyle M Naylor11
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 7
Rank #30 / 52
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #1 / 52
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 26
Rank #3 / 52
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 52
Wingate Residences on the East Side
MC
AL
IL
Providence (Fox Point)
101
Facility 101
RI AVG 116
Rank #34 / 59
B+No
83
Facility 83
RI AVG 46
Rank #6 / 61
-
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 52
B-Vincent Messina10
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 7
Rank #22 / 52
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #15 / 52
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 26
Rank #16 / 52
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #17 / 52
Atria Bay Spring Village
MC
AL
IL
Barrington
148
Facility 148
RI AVG 116
Rank #17 / 59
A+Yes
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 46
Rank #43 / 61
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #22 / 52
-Administrator Susan A. Lehman15
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 7
Rank #38 / 52
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #3 / 52
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 26
Rank #10 / 52
0.9
Facility 0.9
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #4 / 52
Atria Harborhill
MC
AL
IL
RC
East Greenwich
99
Facility 99
RI AVG 116
Rank #36 / 59
A+Yes
49
Facility 49
RI AVG 46
Rank #28 / 61
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 17
Rank #22 / 52
-Diane Morris13
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 7
Rank #34 / 52
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #15 / 52
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 26
Rank #4 / 52
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 52
Blenheim-Newport
MC
AL
RC
Middletown (Newport East)
126
Facility 126
RI AVG 116
Rank #24 / 59
C+Yes
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 46
Rank #31 / 61
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 17
Rank #11 / 52
AAdministrator Christopher Peckham12
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 7
Rank #30 / 52
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #33 / 52
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 26
Rank #29 / 52
1.8
Facility 1.8
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #24 / 52
Brookdale Centre of New England
MC
AL
Coventry
160
Facility 160
RI AVG 116
Rank #13 / 59
B-Yes
27
Facility 27
RI AVG 46
Rank #44 / 61
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 17
Rank #1 / 52
A+Adminstrator Thomas Gaccione16
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 7
Rank #42 / 52
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #33 / 52
32
Facility 32
RI AVG 26
Rank #35 / 52
2.0
Facility 2.0
RI AVG 2.4
Rank #22 / 52
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Providence (West End)
70
Facility 70
RI AVG 116
Rank #48 / 59
B+No
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 46
Rank #7 / 61
Alzheimer's Care (34), Nursing Home (70)
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 17
Rank #48 / 52
-Administrator Erica Lewis-
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 7
Rank #8 / 52
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 7.2
Rank #15 / 52
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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 61 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Capitol Ridge at Providence

Capitol Ridge at Providence provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Providence, RI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Multiple care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 212 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing, along with private and shared room options. A studio provides one living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The starting price is $4,000 per month, giving families an initial monthly figure for budgeting rather than a rate tied to a specific care level. Capitol Ridge at Providence is in the Elmhurst neighborhood, and its Walk Score is 70, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A pool, salon, spa, wellness center, walking paths, putting green, and raised garden beds offer places for recreation and outdoor activity. Art and music therapy, gardening, audio programs, treasure chests, and journey stations provide structured activity options. The community is operated by Tristi Delaroca.

Starting Price $4,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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.

$4,590/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living

Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living is a continuing care retirement community in Johnston, RI, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, and respite care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. Private rooms give each resident an individual room, and the home has 68 beds. Programs include supportive independent living, skilled nursing, and short term rehabilitation, giving residents access to rehabilitation services during a temporary recovery period. Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and Kyle M Naylor operates the community.

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Overview of Wingate Residences on the East Side

Wingate Residences on the East Side in Providence, RI, is built around assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living refers to having one’s own apartment along with staff available to help with bathing, medication, and dressing. The independent side maintains personal living and the community’s services, but no daily assistance. Memory care supervises residents whose wandering poses a risk, within a secured area.

Since all three are part of the same community, increasing needs don’t necessarily require a relocation. Across its 101 beds, the community runs respite care for temporary support and short-term rehabilitation for a recovery that has a clear end.

Vincent Messina serves as the executive director. A swimming pool is available, and concierge services are listed.

At 83 on Walk Score, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done without a car.

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Overview of Atria Bay Spring Village

Atria Bay Spring Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Barrington, RI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 148 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. The different layouts can accommodate an individual or a couple moving together. A walk score of 30 places Atria Bay Spring Village in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents may keep pets, and Susan A. Lehman serves as administrator.

Starting Price $5,050/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Atria Harborhill

Atria Harborhill offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in East Greenwich, RI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care can happen without leaving the community. Atria Harborhill has 99 beds, with studios, suites, one-bedroom units, and semi-private rooms, so residents can choose a private space or shared accommodation. Pets are allowed, which matters to a resident who wants to continue living with a pet.

The starting price is $5,495 per month. That gives families an initial figure for monthly planning. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals, vegetarian options, and a private dining room for family events, while the fitness center, walking path, patio, resident garden, and off-site pool privileges provide different ways to spend time and stay active. Activities include art classes, cardio dance, movie matinees, and card games.

A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would need a car or a ride for most errands. Atria Senior Living owns the community, and Diane Morris operates it.

Starting Price $5,495/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Blenheim-Newport

Blenheim-Newport offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Middletown, RI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 126 beds, with studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts available. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Private rooms are also available, and Christopher Peckham serves as administrator.

Residents can spend time outdoors in courtyards and along walking paths, or use patios with grills and fire features and a raised garden. A fitness center, hair salon and barber shop, library, and general store support exercise, grooming, reading, and everyday purchases on site. Restaurant style dining includes chef prepared meals, rotating seasonal menus, accommodations for special diets, and a private dining room for family events.

Music, crafts, arts, and exercise classes offer organized activities, while outings, movies, parties, and social events create additional ways to spend time with others. Individualized and group social engagement are also available, giving residents different ways to connect. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. With a Walk Score of 39, the area is in a car dependent band, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for a resident who no longer drives.

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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.

$5,220/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in Providence, RI. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life services, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone whose needs include dementia supervision, ongoing nursing care, or comfort-focused services. The home has 70 beds, placing it between a small and large community, and its capacity is best understood plainly as a 70-bed setting.

Its 93% occupancy means most beds were filled when measured, so available placements may change as rooms open. Total nurse staffing is 3h 29m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Activities include off-site excursions, celebrations and social events, therapeutic recreational activities, group exercises, arts and music programming, and a memory care activities program. Erica Lewis serves as administrator.

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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 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: 116The 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 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 61 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.