Page 3 of 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Friendly Home
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Woonsocket
126
Facility 126
RI AVG 115
Rank #24 / 60
No
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 46
Rank #47 / 62
Private Rooms
42
Facility 42
RI AVG 17
Rank #3 / 52
A+Cheryl Picard13
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 9
Rank #25 / 53
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #45 / 53
81
Facility 81
RI AVG 34
Rank #49 / 53
6.2
Facility 6.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #51 / 53
Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living
MC
ADC
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Providence (Elmwood)
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 115
Rank #47 / 60
Yes
76
Facility 76
RI AVG 46
Rank #11 / 62
-
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 17
Rank #17 / 52
-Adm Margaret Connelly7
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 9
Rank #20 / 53
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #15 / 53
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #16 / 53
2.4
Facility 2.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #30 / 53
Anchor Bay at East Providence
MC
AL
RC
East Providence (Riverside)
115
Facility 115
RI AVG 115
Rank #30 / 60
Yes
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 46
Rank #55 / 62
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 17
Rank #36 / 52
-Administrator David Pendleton12
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 9
Rank #35 / 53
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #29 / 53
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 34
Rank #7 / 53
1.1
Facility 1.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 53
John Clarke Senior Living
MC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Middletown (Newport East)
60
Facility 60
RI AVG 115
Rank #54 / 60
No
34
Facility 34
RI AVG 46
Rank #37 / 62
---Joan M. Woods6
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 9
Rank #5 / 53
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #3 / 53
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 34
Rank #1 / 53
0.8
Facility 0.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #1 / 53
Victoria Court Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
Cranston
65
Facility 65
RI AVG 115
Rank #52 / 60
Yes
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 46
Rank #13 / 62
-
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 17
Rank #9 / 52
A+Administrator Rhodaporn Smith17
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 9
Rank #39 / 53
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #43 / 53
29
Facility 29
RI AVG 34
Rank #33 / 53
1.7
Facility 1.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #17 / 53
Anchor Bay at Greenwich
MC
AL
RC
East Greenwich
122
Facility 122
RI AVG 115
Rank #26 / 60
Yes
57
Facility 57
RI AVG 46
Rank #24 / 62
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 17
Rank #36 / 52
-Admin Gabrielle Sechio Hasa11
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 9
Rank #31 / 53
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #34 / 53
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 34
Rank #28 / 53
2.2
Facility 2.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #25 / 53
Chapel Hill
MC
AL
RC
Cumberland
180
Facility 180
RI AVG 115
Rank #6 / 60
Yes
33
Facility 33
RI AVG 46
Rank #40 / 62
Studio / 1 Bed
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 17
Rank #46 / 52
-Administrator Eric Terceiro21
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 9
Rank #50 / 53
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #39 / 53
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 34
Rank #28 / 53
1.1
Facility 1.1
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #7 / 53
Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Pascoag
100
Facility 100
RI AVG 115
Rank #35 / 60
No
53
Facility 53
RI AVG 46
Rank #26 / 62
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
RI AVG 17
Rank #36 / 52
-Administrator Lori Pendleton14
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 9
Rank #9 / 53
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #39 / 53
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 34
Rank #50 / 53
6.2
Facility 6.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #51 / 53
Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Coventry (Arkwright)
190
Facility 190
RI AVG 115
Rank #3 / 60
No
24
Facility 24
RI AVG 46
Rank #47 / 62
Studio / 1 Bed
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 17
Rank #44 / 52
-Gretchen Sechio15
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 9
Rank #29 / 53
14
Facility 14
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #49 / 53
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 34
Rank #48 / 53
4.5
Facility 4.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #46 / 53
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
MC
AL
IL
Providence
128
Facility 128
RI AVG 115
Rank #23 / 60
Yes
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 46
Rank #53 / 62
-
39
Facility 39
RI AVG 17
Rank #5 / 52
B-Administrator Valerie Jean Houshar18
18
Facility 18
RI AVG 9
Rank #48 / 53
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #45 / 53
36
Facility 36
RI AVG 34
Rank #39 / 53
2.0
Facility 2.0
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #22 / 53

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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Friendly Home

303 Rhodes Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Overview of Friendly Home

Friendly Home offers nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Woonsocket, RI. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care supports end of life needs. This range of care suits a resident whose medical or cognitive needs change over time.

Friendly Home has 126 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a room designated for individual use. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay provides another payment route. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Friendly Home is operated by Cheryl Picard.

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Overview of Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living

Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living provides nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, home care, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Providence, Rhode Island. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Nursing home and nursing care support residents who need more nursing services than help with daily tasks alone.

Home care supports a person in their own residence, and adult day care provides care during the day. These options may suit a family comparing different levels of support, from daytime or in-home care to memory care or skilled nursing. The community has 72 beds in the Elmwood neighborhood, with short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services for residents who need a temporary setting focused on recovery; nursing and therapy are listed among the programs. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet, and director Juanita Barber leads the community. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

Starting Price $3,800/Month

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Overview of Anchor Bay at East Providence

Anchor Bay at East Providence offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in East Providence, RI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

All three care types are available on one campus, so a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain there rather than move to another community. Anchor Bay has 115 beds in the Riverside neighborhood. Pets are allowed, and David Pendleton serves as administrator, so a resident can keep a pet during their stay.

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Overview of John Clarke Senior Living

John Clarke Senior Living offers independent living, memory care, respite care, and nursing home care, including skilled nursing, in Middletown, Rhode Island. Independent living provides private apartments without daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

John Clarke Senior Living opened in 1980 and has 60 beds. Joan M. Woods operates the community, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public or personal payment routes depending on the care arrangement.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant-style setting, while the covered patio, pergola, bocce court, and putting green provide outdoor places for dining or recreation.

A hair salon lets residents receive salon services on site, and chaplain services provide on-site religious support. Transportation to local attractions allows residents to attend those outings without arranging their own ride.

The area has a Walk Score of 34, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive would generally need transportation for errands.

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Overview of Victoria Court Memory Care

Victoria Court Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Cranston, RI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, whereas independent living is for private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may make Victoria Court Memory Care a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, because care can continue within the same community. The community has 65 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet there. Rhodaporn Smith serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 72, the area is very walkable, and most errands are possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently for nearby errands.

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Overview of Anchor Bay at Greenwich

Anchor Bay at Greenwich offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in East Greenwich, RI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Together, these options may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time, as well as a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

The community has 122 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single private living space. The starting price is $4,475 per month, giving families a monthly baseline for budgeting. Scheduled transportation by car or wheelchair accessible bus is included in the monthly rental rate, allowing residents to attend planned outings or appointments without arranging transportation independently. Pets are allowed, and a beauty salon and theater provide on site personal care and entertainment; a Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be completed on foot by a resident who no longer drives. Gabrielle Sechio Hasa serves as administrator.

Starting Price $4,475/Month

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Chapel Hill

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

Chapel Hill offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels together can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Chapel Hill has 180 beds, supporting a larger resident and staff population with usually more programming than a smaller community. Housing includes studios with one private living space and one bedroom units for someone who wants a separate bedroom, and pets are allowed when a resident moves in.

A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need that arrangement for errands. Eric Terceiro serves as the administrator, and Chapel Hill may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care in a secured, supervised setting or for a family seeking a short term respite stay.

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Overview of Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Pascoag, RI. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 100 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single room rather than a shared room. Long Term Nursing Care supports residents who need ongoing nursing support, while rehabilitation services can help a resident recover or maintain function during a stay. The community opened in 1957.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment paths based on eligibility and available resources. Total nurse staffing is 3h 40m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Lori Pendleton serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 53 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, some independent errands may be possible, while other outings may require a car or ride. The combination of multiple care levels and respite care may suit a resident whose needs may grow over time or whose usual caregiver needs a short break.

Contact Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 190 bed nursing home in Coventry, Rhode Island, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 190 beds, the community has more residents, staff and usually more programming than a smaller community. Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, and Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted payment options. Daily nurse staffing totals 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident, representing the hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Gretchen Sechio operates Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

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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.

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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: 115The 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.