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Page 3 of Best Memory Care in Rhode Island

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 63 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: 47/ 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

Compare Memory Care around Rhode Island

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 Mckay15
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 Delaroca12
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 Loynds11
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 Segal10
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., Administrator5
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 Naylor11
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 Messina10
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. Lehman15
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 Morris13
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 Pimental9
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 Peckham12
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 Morris15
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 Gaccione16
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
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Overview of Atria Aquidneck Place

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.

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Overview of Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

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.

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Overview of Arbor Hill Assisted Living

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.

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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 Anchor Bay at Greenwich

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.

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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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Chapel Hill

10 Old Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
Overview of Chapel Hill

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.

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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 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 Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard

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.

Contact Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard

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.