Forest Farm Assisted Living
Memory Care, Hospice Care, Nursing Home, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Middletown, RI

Forest Farm Assisted Living

Memory Care, Hospice Care, Nursing Home, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Middletown, RI

Overview of Forest Farm Assisted Living

Forest Farm Assisted Living in Middletown, Rhode Island, provides nursing home, hospice, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing around the clock, while memory care provides supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Hospice and palliative care support people through serious illness and end of life, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The home may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing care alongside specialty support for dementia, serious illness, cardiac needs, or nutritional needs. With 55 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Physical, occupational, and speech and hearing therapy programs support rehabilitation needs, and Jennifer Mello serves as the administrator.

Cardiac care and nutritional care programs address those specific aspects of a resident’s needs. The area has a Walk Score of 34, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Someone who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 55 Rank #60 / 66Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 66 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #10 / 47Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 47 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
27 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #41 / 65Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 65 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Rhode Island that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 16, 1999
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberALR01308

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameJennifer Mello Administrator

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(401) 849-9345

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care
Hospice And Palliative Care Services
Physical
Occupational
And Speech And Hearing Therapy Programs
Specific ProgramsActivity Enrichment, Alzheimer’s Care, Cardiac Care, Nutritional Care, Royal at Home, Russian “Sunrise” Immersion Program

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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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
22 deficiencies 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 (41% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (27% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityRI Averagevs. RI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2237 This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (22 vs. RI avg 37).↓ 41% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.23.02 This facility has 27% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Rhode Island nursing home (2.2 vs. RI avg 3.02).↓ 27% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityRI Averagevs. RI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1013 This facility has had 23% fewer total inspections than the Rhode Island average (10 vs. RI avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Rhode Island

Forest Farm Assisted Living is located in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Home and Community Care Services

RI Medicaid HCCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Rhode Island resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
RI

Higher asset limit; small state aids quicker processing.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Rhode Island Caregiver Support Program

RI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Rhode Island resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
RI

Limited slots; urban focus due to small size.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Rhode Island PACE

Age 55+
General RI resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
RI

Operated by PACE Organization of Rhode Island; covers 4 counties (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

@Home Cost Share Program

Rhode Island @Home Cost Share

Age 65+
General RI resident, need help with 1+ ADL/IADL, not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale fees.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; focus on income/need.
RI

Administered by Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA); complements Medicaid.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Homemaker services Respite (~5 days/year) Transportation

SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program

Rhode Island SSI Enhanced AL

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General RI resident, SSI-eligible, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (SSI federal rate) + state supplement ($332/month).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
RI

Supplement increases to ~$1,275/month total for AL residents; ~50 facilities participate.

Benefits
Financial aid (~$332/month extra) for AL costs (personal care, meals, activities)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General RI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
RI

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Rhode Island VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General RI resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
RI

High veteran demand; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Rhode Island SFMNP

Age 60+
General RI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
RI

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Rhode Island Property Tax Relief Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General RI resident, homeowner/renter, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$35,000/year household
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
RI

Credit up to $400; local exemptions vary by municipality.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$100-$400/year avg., depending on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Farm Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Forest Farm Assisted Living?

Forest Farm Assisted Living is legally operated by Jennifer Mello Administrator.

Is Forest Farm Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Forest Farm Assisted Living has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Forest Farm Assisted Living?

According to RI state health department records, Forest Farm Assisted Living's license number is ALR01308.

When does Forest Farm Assisted Living's license expire?

According to RI state health department records, Forest Farm Assisted Living's license expires on December 31, 2026.

How long has Forest Farm Assisted Living been in business?

Forest Farm Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Forest Farm Assisted Living?

No, Forest Farm Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Forest Farm Assisted Living have?

Forest Farm Assisted Living has 55 beds.

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