Page 5 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.
Orchard View Manor
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
East Providence (Riverside)
166
Facility 166
RI AVG 115
Rank #10 / 60
Yes
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 46
Rank #56 / 62
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 17
Rank #28 / 52
Morenike Adeoye Administrator65
55
Facility 55
RI AVG 9
Rank #53 / 53
38
Facility 38
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #53 / 53
161
Facility 161
RI AVG 34
Rank #53 / 53
2.5
Facility 2.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #32 / 53
The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence
MC
AL
Warwick
81
Facility 81
RI AVG 115
Rank #43 / 60
No
53
Facility 53
RI AVG 46
Rank #26 / 62
-
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 17
Rank #18 / 52
Helayne Goldstein-Ramirezadministrator10
10
Facility 10
RI AVG 9
Rank #29 / 53
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #38 / 53
35
Facility 35
RI AVG 34
Rank #37 / 53
3.5
Facility 3.5
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #39 / 53
The Village at Waterman Lake
MC
AL
IL
Greenville
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 115
Rank #60 / 60
No
8
Facility 8
RI AVG 46
Rank #59 / 62
Private Pay (30)
36
Facility 36
RI AVG 17
Rank #7 / 52
Jessica Frisone7
0
Facility 0
RI AVG 9
Rank #1 / 53
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #3 / 53
17
Facility 17
RI AVG 34
Rank #16 / 53
2.4
Facility 2.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #30 / 53
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Peace Dale
80
Facility 80
RI AVG 115
Rank #44 / 60
Yes
66
Facility 66
RI AVG 46
Rank #19 / 62
--Administrator Amber Grivers7
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 9
Rank #12 / 53
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #15 / 53
31
Facility 31
RI AVG 34
Rank #35 / 53
4.4
Facility 4.4
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #45 / 53
St Antoine Residence
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
North Smithfield
180
Facility 180
RI AVG 115
Rank #6 / 60
No
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 46
Rank #61 / 62
--Administrator Garrett Sullivan7
1
Facility 1
RI AVG 9
Rank #5 / 53
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #15 / 53
30
Facility 30
RI AVG 34
Rank #34 / 53
4.3
Facility 4.3
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #44 / 53
Halcyon at West Bay
MC
AL
Warwick (Wildes Corner)
165
Facility 165
RI AVG 115
Rank #11 / 60
Yes
33
Facility 33
RI AVG 46
Rank #40 / 62
-
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 17
Rank #40 / 52
Administrator Melissa Stock21
20
Facility 20
RI AVG 9
Rank #49 / 53
13
Facility 13
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #48 / 53
46
Facility 46
RI AVG 34
Rank #44 / 53
2.2
Facility 2.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #25 / 53
Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Newport
114
Facility 114
RI AVG 115
Rank #32 / 60
No
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 46
Rank #16 / 62
-
12
Facility 12
RI AVG 17
Rank #28 / 52
Administrator Patrick Townsend6
3
Facility 3
RI AVG 9
Rank #12 / 53
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #1 / 53
16
Facility 16
RI AVG 34
Rank #14 / 53
2.7
Facility 2.7
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #35 / 53
Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Pawtucket
129
Facility 129
RI AVG 115
Rank #21 / 60
No
61
Facility 61
RI AVG 46
Rank #21 / 62
---11
6
Facility 6
RI AVG 9
Rank #20 / 53
11
Facility 11
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #43 / 53
40
Facility 40
RI AVG 34
Rank #41 / 53
3.6
Facility 3.6
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #41 / 53
Woonsocket Health Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Woonsocket
150
Facility 150
RI AVG 115
Rank #16 / 60
No
87
Facility 87
RI AVG 46
Rank #3 / 62
-
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 17
Rank #40 / 52
Peter Pezzelli7
2
Facility 2
RI AVG 9
Rank #9 / 53
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #15 / 53
23
Facility 23
RI AVG 34
Rank #25 / 53
3.3
Facility 3.3
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #38 / 53
Golden Crest Nursing Centre
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Providence
152
Facility 152
RI AVG 115
Rank #15 / 60
No
68
Facility 68
RI AVG 46
Rank #16 / 62
-
5
Facility 5
RI AVG 17
Rank #40 / 52
Paul Pezzelli15
4
Facility 4
RI AVG 9
Rank #17 / 53
9
Facility 9
RI AVG 7.1
Rank #39 / 53
48
Facility 48
RI AVG 34
Rank #46 / 53
3.2
Facility 3.2
RI AVG 2.6
Rank #37 / 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 Orchard View Manor

Orchard View Manor is a nursing home in East Providence, RI, offering hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with dementia.

Hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so the range of services may suit a resident who needs nursing support, dementia supervision, end of life care, or temporary care.

Orchard View Manor has 166 beds, accommodating more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Private rooms house one resident, while semi private rooms are shared.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay; private pay allows a family to fund care directly.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 11m per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated per resident. Short term rehabilitation is available for a temporary recovery period after illness or injury.

Life Enrichment Programming and Substance Use Supportive Services are also available. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet, and Morenike Adeoye serves as administrator.

Contact Orchard View Manor

Overview of The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence

The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence provides assisted living and memory care in Warwick, RI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own living space, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on site may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community as care requirements change.

The residence has 81 beds. A Walk Score of 53 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Contact The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence

Overview of The Village at Waterman Lake

The Village at Waterman Lake is the perfect place for seniors who want to enjoy a laid-back and meaningful lifestyle in Southern New England. As a locally owned community, they offer retirement, assisted living, and memory care services that cater to the specific needs of each resident. Having been in the business for over 30 years, The Village at Waterman Lake is a well-respected name in senior living services. The community is situated on a serene 31-acre hilltop, surrounded by lush woodlands and stunning gardens that create a tranquil and picturesque setting.
The ambiance of the home is delightful, and the service and amenities are top-notch, making every resident feel valued and special. The staff is exceptional, and they are always ready to provide the best care possible. One of the best things about this community is that they do not require any buy-in fees, making it a more affordable option for many seniors. They also offer different layouts of apartments that are professionally curated to fit the unique needs of each resident. With its exceptional staff, stunning natural surroundings, and top-notch amenities, this community is undeniably one of the best in Southern New England.

Contact The Village at Waterman Lake

Overview of Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield offers nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Peace Dale, Rhode Island. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, while respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. There are 80 beds. Subacute rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services support residents who need structured recovery care, and adult day services provide daytime care and programming for people who return home afterward.

The community may be a good fit for someone whose needs include nursing care, memory support, recovery services, or a short-term respite stay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment methods to use for eligible services and stays. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so certain nearby destinations can be reached independently by a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community. Amber Grivers serves as the administrator.

Contact Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield

Overview of St Antoine Residence

With a 180-bed capacity, St. Antoine Residence offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Residents can access care around the clock with 24-hour staffing available. Moreover, the community’s multiple levels of care allow residents to stay even when their needs grow.

The residence’s named programs include Assisted Living, called The Villa, Secure Memory Care, called Primrose Lane, Short-Term Rehab, called Easy Street, and Long-Term Care, called The Residence. Through this wide range of care, the community can accommodate older adults living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, those recovering after an illness or injury, and those who require ongoing clinical oversight. Furthermore, older adults seeking a short-term stay, particularly to give their primary caregivers time away, are welcome with respite care.

Administered by Garrett Sullivan, the community sits on a 30-acre wooded lot with landscaped grounds, giving residents outdoor areas within the property. Religious services are available for those who wish to attend. It has 104 beds occupied, indicating a 58% occupancy.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families the option to use public coverage or their own funds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time available to each resident.

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Overview of Halcyon at West Bay

Located in the Wildes Corner neighborhood of Warwick, Rhode Island, Halcyon at West Bay is a 165-bed assisted living and memory care community. The two-story community has been serving residents for 5 years. It supports older adults who need help with daily living and those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Residents can take part in activities that match their interests and care needs. These include fitness and recreation programs for engagement and independence. Dining services offer a variety of meal choices for tastes and dietary needs. Common areas throughout the community provide comfortable spaces for socializing, with features such as fireplaces and seating designed for gathering.

The community also provides respite care for seniors who need temporary support while recovering before returning home. This option can be helpful for families after a hospital stay or during times when regular caregiving support is unavailable.

The Wildes Corner neighborhood has a Walk Score of 33, which is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require transportation. The location is accessible and convenient for family visits and outings.

State inspections have reviewed documentation practices, medication safety, staff training, and care quality. These are important operational and clinical areas that families should discuss during a tour to better understand how the community maintains its daily care standards.

Contact Halcyon at West Bay

Overview of Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, situated in Newport, Rhode Island, delivers long-term nursing, skilled care, memory care, hospice, and respite stays. Secured memory care units serve individuals managing dementia who require specialized supervision, while temporary respite stays assist families needing short-term coverage. On-site rehabilitation therapies allow residents to complete physical, occupational, or speech recovery programs directly within the facility.

This 114-bed community operates under administrator Patrick Townsend. On average, nursing staff log 4 hours and 9 minutes of direct care per resident daily. Set in a neighborhood with a 68 walk score, the location enables convenient access to select local errands on foot.

Families looking for care in Newport can reach out to Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center to review admission criteria, discuss funding options, or set up a guided walk-through of the area. Accepted payment options encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private funding.

Contact Heatherwood Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Overview of Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Oak Hill Center in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is renowned for its exceptional rehabilitation services, offering both short-term and long-term care in an environment of comfort and elegance. With a results-driven approach, their team tailors individualized rehabilitation plans to ensure a successful recovery journey for each resident. Cutting-edge rehab technology and expert therapists are available to guide residents back to their cherished routines and lifestyles.

At Oak Hill Center, residents experience the warmth of a closely-knit community, where family, friendship, and compassionate care intertwine. Each resident receives personalized attention and support through their caregiving staff and clinical specialists are well-equipped to address a wide range of health conditions, aided by the latest EMR and charting technologies to maintain seamless communication and coordination throughout the care process.

Contact Oak Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Overview of Woonsocket Health Center

Woonsocket Health Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care in Woonsocket, RI. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing care, while hospice care focuses on comfort for residents nearing the end of life. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Together, these services may suit someone whose medical or memory related needs require ongoing support and may change over time.

The community opened in 1975 and is operated by Peter Pezzelli. It has 150 beds, with private and semi private rooms that allow for either an individual room or a shared room. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies, along with post surgical care and orthopedic rehabilitation to support recovery after procedures or injuries. Other programs include IV therapy, TPN nutrition, cardiac care, oncology management, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetic care and teaching, wound care, and dementia care. These services support residents with complex medical or cognitive needs.

A full service hair salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community. The chapel and library provide dedicated spaces for worship and reading. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Contact Woonsocket Health Center

Overview of Golden Crest Nursing Centre

Golden Crest Nursing Centre operates out of Providence, RI, with hospice care, memory care, nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing care on its license. The residential and licensed tracks hold the nursing work. Hospice supports a person at the end of life, and one thing it changes is the calendar, which stops filling with appointments. Memory care answers a narrower issue: a route walked for forty years that stops being recognizable partway along.

Respite suits the person who needs somebody in the building rather than therapy or nursing procedures, booked while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. That range works for someone whose care requirements escalate, or a family arranging short cover. Rehabilitation and a short therapy stay handle a recovery-focused admission, where the hospital’s schedule and the family’s readiness aren’t aligned.

The centre has 152 beds. Nursing time measures 4 hours and 5 minutes a resident, daily. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are the accepted routes.

At a Walk Score of 68, some errands work on foot and the rest mean asking somebody with a car for time out of their day. Paul Pezzelli owns the operation.

Contact Golden Crest Nursing Centre

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.