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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cranston, RI for 2024

 

Once called Pawtuxet, Cranston is a small community with roots in the early history of settlement in Rhode Island. Cranston's population sits at 82,000 residents, 16.5% of whom are older adults aged 65 and over. Since 2019, Cranston has been a member of the AARP's Network of Age-Friendly Communities. That means that the community's elected leadership has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city, county or state a more livable place for seniors and their families.

Assisted living communities in Cranston offer residents help with activities of daily living, including meal prep, cleaning and personal care. These facilities usually have a kitchen staff and visiting health care professionals, including doctors and specialist practitioners. Seniors in Cranston pay an average of $6,063 a month for assisted living, which is more than the national average of $4,500 but less than the $6,826 state average for Rhode Island.

This guide helps seniors find assisted living in Cranston, with information about local costs and living conditions. It includes a list of helpful resources for seniors and information about assisted living regulations in Rhode Island.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Cranston

The Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facility Regulations regulates assisted living facilities in Cranston. This body monitors conditions in residential care communities, inspects conditions at various facilities and enforces state regulations regarding care, hygiene and nutritional standards. Additionally, the center maintains a list of active licensees online to help members of the public research communities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Cranston

 

  • Cranston's cost of living is high by national standards, running around 9% above the national rate across all expense categories. On the same scale, Rhode Island rises to 12.5% above the national average, making Cranston relatively affordable by state standards. Health care costs are a bright spot for budget-conscious seniors, with local costs averaging 13% below the corresponding cost of care nationally.

 

  • The crime rate in Cranston is almost exactly average compared to communities nationwide. For instance, property crime rates in town are higher than 51% of American cities. Though Cranston hovers around the middle of the road for property crimes, the city has a significantly lower than average rate of violent crime, at less than half the national rate.

 

  • Cranston is part of the Providence urban area, which has a cool, coastal climate prone to snowy winters and mild summers. This area gets around 49 inches of rain each year and 36 inches of snow. On average, Cranston gets 203 sunny days a year, which is just 2 days less than the national average of 205. In general, Cranston gets all four seasons, with an especially vibrant display of foliage every autumn.

 

  • The patient-to-physician ratio in Cranston is relatively low by national standards. Doctors in Cranston see an average of 1,019 patients a year, while mental health providers see an average of 193 people. Seniors in Cranston have a range of options for where to get high-quality health care, including local hospitals such as Eleanor Slater Hospital and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. 

 

  • Rhode Island taxes most types of retirement income, including Social Security and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. Seniors who depend on these sources of income get some relief from the state's multiple exemptions and discounts, including a full exemption for seniors earning less than $88,950 a year for single filers.

Paying for Assisted Living in Cranston

 

Assisted living costs $6,063 a month on average in Cranston.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Cranston charge $6,063 a month for services. That's $1,563 more each month than the national average, but $763 lower than the statewide average. Costs tend to drop in communities across state lines from Cranston. Hartford, CT, for example, averages $5,225, while Norwich, CT, averages $4,300 — $1,763 less than Cranston's median price. Worcester, MA, sits at $5,685, while in Boston, MA, rates rise to $6,819, which is $756 a month higher than Cranston. 

Cranston

$6,063

Rhode Island

$6,826

United States

$4,500

Worcester, MA

$5,685

Boston, MA

$6,819

Norwich, CT

$4,300

Hartford, CT

$5,225

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living in Cranston typically includes a room, daily meals and care services. Caregivers assist residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, medication reminders and transportation. Older adults have other options that, depending on their care needs, might make for a better fit. In-home care in Cranston averages $5,720 a month, which is $343 less than the $6,063 cost for assisted living. Home health services average $5,911, while adult day health care providers charge a full $4,405 a month less than assisted living. Seniors in Cranston pay an average of $10,190 a month for a semi-private room at a nursing care home.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,658

Assisted Living Facility

$6,063

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,190

Note: Data for Cranston was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Providence, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cranston

The Department of Human Services provides a Medicaid 1115 demonstration waiver program for eligible seniors called the Rhode Island Comprehensive Demonstration that covers assisted living costs. The state also has an Optional State Supplement (OSS) for Supplemental Security Income recipients.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.

Financial Assistance in Rhode Island

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Cranston

Cranston and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Cranston, please visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Cranston

 

Cranston Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Rhode Island

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