Page 4 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Royal of Westerly Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Westerly
66
Facility 66
RI AVG 115
Rank #51 / 60
No
19
Facility 19
RI AVG 46
Rank #49 / 62
-
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 17
Rank #32 / 52
Administrator Susan Misto6
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 9
Rank #1 / 53
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #3 / 53
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 34
Rank #11 / 53
2.5
Facility 2.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #32 / 53
Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Providence (Elmhurst)
206
Facility 206
RI AVG 115
Rank #2 / 60
No
72
Facility 72
RI AVG 46
Rank #13 / 62
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (12), Nursing Home (194)
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 17
Rank #45 / 52
Administrator Lindsey Bouchard24
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 9
Rank #47 / 53
19
Facility 19
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #52 / 53
132
Facility 132
RI AVG 34
Rank #52 / 53
5.5
Facility 5.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #48 / 53
Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab LLC
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Pawtucket
129
Facility 129
RI AVG 115
Rank #21 / 60
No
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 46
Rank #7 / 62
-
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 17
Rank #49 / 52
Admin Deanna Paul7
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 9
Rank #5 / 53
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #15 / 53
54
Facility 54
RI AVG 34
Rank #47 / 53
7.7
Facility 7.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #53 / 53
Apple Rehab Clipper
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Westerly
60
Facility 60
RI AVG 115
Rank #54 / 60
No
19
Facility 19
RI AVG 46
Rank #49 / 62
-
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 17
Rank #9 / 52
Administrator Suzan Miller12
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 9
Rank #5 / 53
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #24 / 53
45
Facility 45
RI AVG 34
Rank #43 / 53
3.8
Facility 3.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #42 / 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
Smithfield Woods
MC
AL
RC
Smithfield (Greenville)
140
Facility 140
RI AVG 115
Rank #19 / 60
Yes
37
Facility 37
RI AVG 46
Rank #34 / 62
Studio / 1 Bed
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 17
Rank #46 / 52
Brittany Tremblay25
26
Facility 26
RI AVG 9
Rank #51 / 53
15
Facility 15
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #50 / 53
46
Facility 46
RI AVG 34
Rank #44 / 53
1.8
Facility 1.8
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #21 / 53
Forest Farm Assisted Living
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Middletown
55
Facility 55
RI AVG 115
Rank #56 / 60
No
34
Facility 34
RI AVG 46
Rank #37 / 62
-
27
Facility 27
RI AVG 17
Rank #14 / 52
Jennifer Mello Administrator10
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 9
Rank #25 / 53
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #24 / 53
22
Facility 22
RI AVG 34
Rank #24 / 53
2.2
Facility 2.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #25 / 53
Darlington Memory Lane
MC
AL
North Providence
78
Facility 78
RI AVG 115
Rank #45 / 60
No
57
Facility 57
RI AVG 46
Rank #24 / 62
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 17
Rank #21 / 52
Margaret Bubis Administrator30
28
Facility 28
RI AVG 9
Rank #52 / 53
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #45 / 53
37
Facility 37
RI AVG 34
Rank #40 / 53
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #11 / 53
Village at Waterman Lake-LP
MC
AL
IL
Greenville
178
Facility 178
RI AVG 115
Rank #9 / 60
No
19
Facility 19
RI AVG 46
Rank #49 / 62
-
35
Facility 35
RI AVG 17
Rank #8 / 52
Jessica Frisone11
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 9
Rank #39 / 53
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #15 / 53
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 34
Rank #7 / 53
1.2
Facility 1.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #11 / 53
Tockwotton on the Waterfront
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
East Providence
117
Facility 117
RI AVG 115
Rank #29 / 60
Yes
59
Facility 59
RI AVG 46
Rank #22 / 62
-
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 17
Rank #33 / 52
Michaela Mckay15
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 9
Rank #46 / 53
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #42 / 53
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 34
Rank #25 / 53
1.5
Facility 1.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #15 / 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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Overview of Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

Royal of Westerly Nursing Center in Westerly, Rhode Island, delivers comprehensive skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. Clinical options also encompass hospice, palliative care, and short-term respite stays for caregivers needing temporary relief. Memory care programs use secured environments to support residents with cognitive impairments or wandering risks.

Established in 1970, the 66-bed community is managed by administrator Susan Misto. Staffing logs record an average of 3 hours and 12 minutes of direct nursing time provided per resident each day. Financial options include Medicare for short-term recovery, Medicaid for ongoing stays, and direct private payment.

Interested families looking for memory care or long-term nursing services can connect with the Royal of Westerly Nursing Center to check room availability, review care options, or arrange a personal tour.

Contact Royal of Westerly Nursing Center

Overview of Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, ensconced in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, offers a haven of comfort where residents can feel at home. This welcoming facility, with 206 beds, is dedicated to offering comprehensive services, including subacute rehabilitation, transitional care, and specialized cardio-pulmonary care.
The home provides spacious private and semi-private rooms, carefully designed to create an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation. The airy lounges and inviting outdoor patios serve as delightful retreats where residents can unwind and connect with nature. Recognizing the need for an active and engaged lifestyle, Elmhurst curates local excursions and outings, allowing residents to explore the surrounding community and experience new joys. Moreover, the availability of beauty and barber services ensures that residents can indulge in self-care and feel their best, enhancing their overall well-being.

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Overview of Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab

Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab provides nursing home and assisted living services in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, along with hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents who need care at the end of life.

Rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy at the community. Respite and short term care allow someone to stay temporarily while their usual caregiver is traveling or recovering. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the same community. There are 129 beds here.

A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Deanna Paul operates the community day to day.

Contact Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab LLC

Overview of Apple Rehab Clipper

Apple Rehab Clipper is a nursing home in Westerly, Rhode Island, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. Together, these care levels may suit a resident whose needs include nursing support, dementia supervision, or temporary care.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehab, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery and rehabilitation, post general surgical recovery, cardiopulmonary care, IV therapy, diabetes care, pain management, Parkinson’s management, and tracheostomy and TPN care. These services support recovery after surgery, an orthopedic event, or a stroke, as well as ongoing needs involving cardiopulmonary care, diabetes, pain, Parkinson’s disease, IV therapy, or specialized clinical treatments.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for covered or privately funded care. The home has 60 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Suzan Miller serves as the administrator.

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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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Smithfield Woods

171 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917
Overview of Smithfield Woods

Sister home of Chapel Hill, Smithfield Woods offers one of the trusted assisted living and memory care communities in the area. The senior living community offers a stimulating and engaging environment where residents thrive and be better versions of themselves. Management and staff are dedicated to accommodating everyone on their mental and physical abilities. Many of the services provided are centered on personalized care services that focus on comfort and comprehensive care.

As a member of the Meridian Senior Living Community, the lifestyle at Smithfield Woods includes 24-hour personal care, 24/7 nursing services, and medication management. Other services include essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.

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Overview of Forest Farm Assisted Living

Five care types belong to Forest Farm Assisted Living in Middletown, RI. They are nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care. 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care is the wording on the service list, and it means what it says. Hospice and palliative care both work on comfort and on keeping symptoms in hand.

Alzheimer’s care is named as a program, and the memory care built around it is secured and supervised for a resident whose dementia carries a wandering risk. Respite care cover a short stay for a family caregiver who needs travel time or recovery time.

Fifty-five beds put this at the smaller end, where staff and residents come to know one another, and a resident whose needs grow finds the next level already here. Physical, occupational, and speech and hearing therapy programs handle the rehabilitation side.

Jennifer Mello is the administrator. Walk Score comes to 34, which is car-dependent, so most errands need a car or a driver.

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Darlington Memory Lane

1081 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
Overview of Darlington Memory Lane

Located a few miles from The Miriam Hospital, Darlington Memory Lane serves residents in North Providence, Rhode Island. The community provides assisted living and memory care across two nearby buildings. Its layout uses small, close neighborhoods for residents who need memory support. The design creates a secure, home-like setting instead of one large open floor plan.

Darlington Memory Lane has 78 beds across private and semi-private rooms. Its size may appeal to families who want a mid-sized community with a more personal feel. The community has operated for 15 years and supports residents with dementia and related memory conditions. Margaret Bubis oversees daily operations as administrator.

Transportation, organized fitness programs, and recreational activities are available to residents. The Walk Score of the neighborhood around this property is 57. There are also more amenities close by, and some errands and outings are walkable. It can easily be combined with a short walk or an errand for visiting families.

Rhode Island Department of Health inspectors have reviewed several care and safety areas. Reviews have covered incident reporting timelines, resident handling, safety protocols, medication storage, and dietary planning for memory care. Past inspections also included resident supervision and staffing licensure.

Families considering Darlington Memory Lane should ask about current safety and supervision practices. Those areas are especially important for residents living with memory loss. Darlington Memory Lane is best for families seeking secured memory care within an assisted living setting. Its smaller design and dementia-focused programs offer another choice beyond a large general senior living campus.

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Overview of Village at Waterman Lake-LP

Village at Waterman Lake LP provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Greenville, RI. Independent living allows for private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 178 beds. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover.

Residents can spend time in the pub, use the putting green, or read in the well stocked libraries. Scheduled activities and programs add organized ways to spend time on site. Dining rooms serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with seasonal menus, a full breakfast each day, and a Sunday brunch buffet. Chauffeured transportation is available for residents who need arranged rides.

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Overview of Tockwotton on the Waterfront

At Tockwotton on the Waterfront in Rhode Island, seniors can expect exceptional surroundings and premium care. Their team of trusted professionals understands the ins and outs of aging, providing seniors with a vibrant life and exemplary opportunities for growth in their golden years. Offering assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, they have been positively impacting seniors’ lives for 156 years. They are determined to elevate lives day in and day out, making it their priority to restore dignity, love, and joy to seniors’ lives.

The home provides rich amenities such as a library, theater room, fitness center, media room, gardens, alfresco dining, and much more. They also have scheduled transportation and weekly housekeeping with changing of linens and bath towels. Residents can also opt for medication packages, personal care, special diets, and nutritional counseling. With Tockwotton on the Waterfront, seniors can enjoy a worry-free and fulfilling life surrounded by exceptional care and enriching opportunities.

$6,350/Month

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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.