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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.
| Tockwotton on the Waterfront | MC AL HOS NH SNF | East Providence (Waterfront Drive) | 117
Facility
117
RI AVG
106
Rank
#47 / 109 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
RI AVG
47
Rank
#47 / 119 | - | 9
Facility
9
RI AVG
17
Rank
#55 / 90 | - | Michaela Mckay | 15 | 16
Facility
16
RI AVG
8
Rank
#63 / 71 | 10
Facility
10
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#59 / 71 | 23
Facility
23
RI AVG
34
Rank
#38 / 71 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#22 / 71 |
| Briarcliffe Manor | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Johnston | 122
Facility
122
RI AVG
106
Rank
#39 / 109 | No |
38
Facility
38
RI AVG
47
Rank
#67 / 119 | - | - | A+ | - | 8 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
8
Rank
#18 / 71 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#6 / 71 | 18
Facility
18
RI AVG
34
Rank
#31 / 71 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#40 / 71 |
| The Cedars | MC HC NH RC SNF | Cranston | 156
Facility
156
RI AVG
106
Rank
#20 / 109 | No |
26
Facility
26
RI AVG
47
Rank
#85 / 119 | - | 25
Facility
25
RI AVG
17
Rank
#26 / 90 | A+ | - | 6 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
8
Rank
#24 / 71 | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#40 / 71 | 23
Facility
23
RI AVG
34
Rank
#38 / 71 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#57 / 71 |
| Capitol Ridge at Providence | MC AL RC | Providence (Elmhurst) | 212
Facility
212
RI AVG
106
Rank
#2 / 109 | No |
70
Facility
70
RI AVG
47
Rank
#32 / 119 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
RI AVG
17
Rank
#21 / 90 | C- | Tristi Delaroca | 12 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
8
Rank
#49 / 71 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#6 / 71 | 16
Facility
16
RI AVG
34
Rank
#22 / 71 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#20 / 71 |
| Brookdale Sakonnet Bay | MC AL IL NH SNF | Tiverton | 87
Facility
87
RI AVG
106
Rank
#62 / 109 | Yes |
11
Facility
11
RI AVG
47
Rank
#104 / 119 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48
Facility
48
RI AVG
17
Rank
#5 / 90 | A+ | Administrator Brian Loynds | 11 | 8
Facility
8
RI AVG
8
Rank
#32 / 71 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#6 / 71 | 10
Facility
10
RI AVG
34
Rank
#9 / 71 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#7 / 71 |
| Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | MC NH SNF | Providence (Upper South Providence) | 120
Facility
120
RI AVG
106
Rank
#42 / 109 | No |
77
Facility
77
RI AVG
47
Rank
#21 / 119 | Nursing Home (120) | - | A+ | Josh Segal | 10 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
8
Rank
#24 / 71 | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#40 / 71 | 35
Facility
35
RI AVG
34
Rank
#52 / 71 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#52 / 71 |
| Hattie Ide Chaffee Home | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Riverside | 69
Facility
69
RI AVG
106
Rank
#80 / 109 | No |
36
Facility
36
RI AVG
47
Rank
#71 / 119 | Nursing Home (69) | - | A+ | Barry B. Zeltzer, Ph.d., Administrator | 5 | 0
Facility
0
RI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 71 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#6 / 71 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
34
Rank
#11 / 71 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#36 / 71 |
| 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
47
Rank
#109 / 119 | Private Rooms | 42
Facility
42
RI AVG
17
Rank
#8 / 90 | A+ | Kyle M Naylor | 11 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
8
Rank
#45 / 71 | 2
Facility
2
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#2 / 71 | 9
Facility
9
RI AVG
34
Rank
#8 / 71 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#2 / 71 |
| 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
47
Rank
#10 / 119 | - | 39
Facility
39
RI AVG
17
Rank
#10 / 90 | B- | Vincent Messina | 10 | 7
Facility
7
RI AVG
8
Rank
#31 / 71 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#21 / 71 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
34
Rank
#24 / 71 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#24 / 71 |
| Atria Bay Spring Village | MC AL IL | Barrington (Bay Spring) | 148
Facility
148
RI AVG
106
Rank
#26 / 109 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
RI AVG
47
Rank
#81 / 119 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 90 | - | Administrator Susan A. Lehman | 15 | 13
Facility
13
RI AVG
8
Rank
#53 / 71 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#6 / 71 | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
34
Rank
#16 / 71 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#7 / 71 |
| Atria Harborhill | MC AL IL RC | East Greenwich (Division Street) | 99
Facility
99
RI AVG
106
Rank
#56 / 109 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
RI AVG
47
Rank
#61 / 119 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 90 | - | Diane Morris | 13 | 12
Facility
12
RI AVG
8
Rank
#49 / 71 | 4
Facility
4
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#21 / 71 | 10
Facility
10
RI AVG
34
Rank
#9 / 71 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#2 / 71 |
| Anchor Bay at Pocasset | MC AL IL RC | Johnston | 75
Facility
75
RI AVG
106
Rank
#72 / 109 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
RI AVG
47
Rank
#48 / 119 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
17
Rank
#63 / 90 | - | Robin Pimental | 9 | 9
Facility
9
RI AVG
8
Rank
#39 / 71 | 3
Facility
3
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#6 / 71 | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
34
Rank
#18 / 71 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#24 / 71 |
| Blenheim-Newport | MC AL RC | Middletown (Newport East) | 126
Facility
126
RI AVG
106
Rank
#37 / 109 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
RI AVG
47
Rank
#66 / 119 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
RI AVG
17
Rank
#21 / 90 | C- | Administrator Christopher Peckham | 12 | 11
Facility
11
RI AVG
8
Rank
#45 / 71 | 7
Facility
7
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#47 / 71 | 25
Facility
25
RI AVG
34
Rank
#44 / 71 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#35 / 71 |
| Atria Lincoln Place | MC AL IL RC | Lincoln | 115
Facility
115
RI AVG
106
Rank
#48 / 109 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
RI AVG
47
Rank
#65 / 119 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
RI AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 90 | - | Diane Morris | 15 | 13
Facility
13
RI AVG
8
Rank
#53 / 71 | 6
Facility
6
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#40 / 71 | 17
Facility
17
RI AVG
34
Rank
#24 / 71 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#11 / 71 |
| Brookdale Centre of New England | MC AL | Coventry | 160
Facility
160
RI AVG
106
Rank
#19 / 109 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
RI AVG
47
Rank
#84 / 119 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48
Facility
48
RI AVG
17
Rank
#5 / 90 | A+ | Adminstrator Thomas Gaccione | 16 | 15
Facility
15
RI AVG
8
Rank
#58 / 71 | 7
Facility
7
RI AVG
6.7
Rank
#47 / 71 | 32
Facility
32
RI AVG
34
Rank
#51 / 71 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
RI AVG
2.6
Rank
#31 / 71 |
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.
Located on Beach Street in Westerly, Rhode Island, Royal of Westerly Nursing Center is a skilled nursing home owned by Susan Misto. The 66-bed facility has been operating for 9 years. It serves residents needing short-term rehabilitation as well as longer-term nursing care.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering care costs. The home has an occupancy rate of 89%. Residents stay an average of 120 days, including a mix of post-acute recovery stays and ongoing residential care.
Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 26 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provide 52 minutes of direct care each day, while nurse aides contribute 1 hour and 44 minutes. With this level of staffing, the facility can work on its rehabilitation focus and provide care for residents with higher-acuity needs. Short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and 24-hour staffing are all part of the care program.
Specialized services include Alzheimer’s care, cardiac care, nutritional support, and activity enrichment programs. The facility also offers the Russian “Sunrise” Immersion Program and the Royal at Home program. These programs support cultural connection and continuity of care while adding to the daily experience of residents and families.
The facility is located in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 19. Most errands and outings require transportation. Its beachside community setting is close to the ocean. Families can expect a quieter pace in a New England coastal town.
State inspections identified concerns related to medication administration and quality procedures. The facility responded with corrective plans, and a later review confirmed that compliance had been restored.
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.
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.
Anchor Bay at Greenwich is a senior living community nestled by the Atlantic Ocean. The home’s assisted living and memory support services are unmatched, ensuring seniors feel revitalized and refreshed every day. Its cool, fresh hues enhance the serene and relaxing atmosphere of the community, creating an ambiance that truly feels like home.
The community boasts an array of amenities, including a fitness center, bistro courtyard, mail room, family barbecue grill, fiber Internet, Wi-Fi, salon, and spa, all designed to help residents live optimally. Anchor Bay believes that seniors should be able to live their golden years to the fullest, which is why they also take care of the cooking and housekeeping, allowing residents to focus on their well-being and enjoy each day.
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.
An outstanding senior living community set in the peaceful neighborhood of Old Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, Chapel Hill Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Enjoy your golden years in comfort and elegance in a wide array of studio, and one-bedroom floor plans. Seniors ease their worries and live their lives to the fullest with exceptional care and support from a team of experienced and highly qualified professionals.
Interact with people with the same interests and cherish personal time with energizing programs and exciting events. Committed to enhancing residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals satisfying nutritional needs and tastes. With its scenic landscapes and fabulous amenities, Chapel Hill Senior Living is a great place for a blissful retirement.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 63 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.


















