Brookdale South Bay
Assisted Living, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · South Kingstown, RI
Brookdale South Bay
Assisted Living, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · South Kingstown, RI
With a capacity of 80 beds, Brookdale South Bay is an assisted living community on Kingstown Road in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, that offers personal care, respite care, and rehabilitation services. Administered by Kimberly Carlson, the community has been serving older adults for 48 years with a variety of studio and one-bedroom private apartments in a three-story setting. 24-hour nursing support is also available, and rates start at $4,635 per month.
Continuous nursing care, medical oversight, and rehabilitation services are offered to restore strength, mobility, and independence. Transportation is also provided for medical appointments and scheduled community outings.
Additionally, cooking classes, card games, social events, and excursions encourage engagement. Amenities such as a chapel, arts and crafts studio, piano, library, business center with computers, beauty and barber shop, concierge services, landscaped grounds, and gardening areas also promote comfort and recreation. The pet-friendly community also welcomes companion animals.
The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a walkability score of 35, allowing access to some nearby services on foot. However, transportation is generally required to complete most errands.
80-bed community Rank #67 / 109Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 109 homes in Rhode Island for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
48 years in operation Rank #5 / 90Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 90 homes in Rhode Island for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Rhode Island facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #72 / 119Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 119 homes in Rhode Island for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Rhode Island facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Rhode Island that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2011
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberALR01473
Brookdale South Bay is legally operated by Kimberly Carlson, Administrator.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Fax(401) 792-3780
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Planned Social Events/Entertainment
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Community Excursions
Beauty/Barber Shop
Gardening / Greenhouse
Chapel
Arts & Crafts Studio
Landscaped Grounds
Business Centers/Computers
Meeting Rooms
Piano
ActivitiesEngaging activities including cooking classes, card games, and social events
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$4,635 per month
Inspection History
In Rhode Island, the Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation is the primary authority for inspecting, licensing, and reporting on all long-term care facilities.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
17 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Rhode Island state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Rhode Island state average
Overall vs. RI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Rhode Island average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (50% below)
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection
February 24, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | RI Average | vs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 34 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (17 vs. RI avg 34).↓ 50% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3.4 | 6.8 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Rhode Island assisted living residence (3.4 vs. RI avg 6.8).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The February 24, 2025 biennial licensure and complaint investigation survey found no deficiencies.
- The October 22, 2024 complaint investigation identified six food service deficiencies involving labeling, storage, cleanliness, and equipment issues.
- The April 25, 2023 licensure survey found six deficiencies related to incomplete staff training, resident assessments, medication evaluations, and fire drill documentation.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 420 / 540 / 560 / 576 / 690 / 708 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Studio
1
420 sq. ft
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
540 - 708 sq. ft
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2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from South Kingstown's city center to Brookdale South Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.59 miles to nearest hospital (South County Hospital)
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Brookdale South Bay is located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale South Bay
What neighborhood is Brookdale South Bay in?
Brookdale South Bay is in the Rocky Brook neighborhood of South Kingstown.
Who is the owner of Brookdale South Bay?
Brookdale South Bay is legally operated by Kimberly Carlson, Administrator.
Is Brookdale South Bay in a walkable area?
Brookdale South Bay has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale South Bay?
According to RI state health department records, Brookdale South Bay's license number is ALR01473.
When does Brookdale South Bay's license expire?
According to RI state health department records, Brookdale South Bay's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Does Brookdale South Bay have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale South Bay on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale South Bay?
Yes, Brookdale South Bay allows residents to bring their pets.
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