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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Providence, RI for 2024

Providence, the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island, has over 190,000 residents. While it has a fairly young population, Alzheimer’s poses a threat to its senior community, which makes up 12% of residents. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the increase in Alzheimer’s deaths is modest compared to the uptick in the number of deaths from all causes. In 2016, Alzheimer’s resulted in 8.1% of deaths, and in 2020, 7.7% of deaths were linked to this disease. While the total number of deaths went up by 28% in this reporting period due to population growth, Alzheimer’s-related deaths only went up by 22%.

Early intervention is an important aspect of dementia care, and for many Providence seniors and families, residential memory care is a practical solution for evolving needs. These facilities feature comfortable housing, highly trained caregivers and specialized treatment and engagement programs to support residents’ quality of life.

More information on memory care in Providence is available through this guide, including how much seniors and families pay for this level of care.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Providence

The Center for Health Facilities Regulation, which is part of the State of Rhode Island Department of Health, is in Providence. It’s in charge of making sure that health care facilities within Rhode Island operate correctly, from the care of the residents to having the proper licensing. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Providence

  • Residents in Providence can expect a higher overall cost of living (105.1) than the national average of 100, but it’s less than Rhode Island’s 110.6 score. This means Providence is between the United States and Rhode Island in terms of affordability. 
  • Providence seniors should prepare for a lot of wet weather. About 127 days each year come with precipitation, but that can help make the average 200 days of sunshine more enjoyable. Temperatures can get cold when they dip into the teens during the winter, but in summer, they bounce back up to the 80s.
  • Some neighborhoods in Providence are safer than others. Crime statistics show that the city has a crime index score of 17 out of 100, meaning it’s safer than 17% of U.S. cities. Memory care facilities, however, tend to have ample security features in place to protect staff and residents and offer peace of mind. 
  • The Rhode Island Office of Health Aging provides information on multiple ways seniors in the state can access transportation. Options include the Reduced Fare Bus Program, transportation offered by senior centers, non-emergency medical transportation and the Elderly Transportation Program (ETP). Senior care facilities also often provide their own transportation for their residents.
  • Seniors can look forward to the average cost of health care in Providence. Its score of 84.4 is higher than that of Rhode Island (81.9), but both are substantially lower – and thereby more affordable – than the national average. Providence is home to multiple hospitals offering care to seniors and other Rhode Islanders. 

Paying for Memory Care in Providence

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Providence seniors considering memory care in the city should anticipate paying an average of $7,579 monthly.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

With an average monthly cost of $7,579, memory care in Providence is notably more expensive than the $5,625 national average, yet it’s $954 less than Rhode Island’s $8,533 cost. Providence is more costly than Norwich ($5,375) and Hartford ($6,531) in Connecticut and Worcester ($7,106) in Massachusetts, but $1,171 less than Barnstable Town, MA ($8,750).

Providence

$7,579

Rhode Island

$8,533

The United States

$5,625

Norwich, CT

$5,375

Hartford, CT

$6,531

Worcester, MA

$7,106

Barnstable Town, MA

$8,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Providence, adult day health care ($1,658) and memory care ($7,579) have a sizable $5,921 difference between them. In-home care ($5,720), home health care ($5,911) and assisted living ($6,063) are close in cost to each other with a range of $300, but each has a gap of more than $1,500 from memory care. The most expensive monthly option is a semiprivate room at a nursing facility, which costs an average of $10,190. 

In-home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,658

Memory Care

$7,579

Assisted Living Facility

$6,063

Nursing Home Facility (Semiprivate Room)

$10,190

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Providence

In Providence, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Rhode Island page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Rhode Island

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Rhode Island page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Providence

Costs for memory care in Providence are rather high, but that doesn’t mean seniors can’t get the quality care they deserve. Seniors and their families can consider using the following resources when they need guidance regarding senior- and/or memory care-related questions. 

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer’s Association – Rhode Island Chapter(800) 272-3900Based in Providence, the Rhode Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association helps Rhode Islanders across the state. Its website offers a blog and ample news, including the latest Alzheimer’s research. Support groups available include a virtual Providence support group and a virtual Providence early onset couples support group.
Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging(401) 462-3000Based in Cranston, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging assists those throughout the state who are 55 and older. Its programs include RI Serves and the Point, the latter of which is accessible by phone or via the United Way on Valley Street in Providence.
Eagle Square VA Clinic(401) 273-7100The Eagle Square VA Clinic in Providence is open weekdays. This location provides ophthalmology, optometry and audiology and speech services.
Eagle Street VA Clinic(401) 273-7100The Eagle Street VA Clinic is open Monday through Friday. This location offers primary care health services.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Providence

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

Laws and regulations for memory care in Rhode Island

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Steven

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Capitol Ridge at Providence

The reason we picked Capitol Ridge at Providence for dad was that they had an onsite geriatric doctor so he wouldn't have to leave to get any medical care. The memory care unit he's in is very...

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Robert

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Highlands on the East Side

My mom moved into The Highlands on the East Side. It's been great for her. She has a lot more things to do in her life now that she's there. And I feel much more confident that she is taken care of...

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Jeffrey

I visited this facility

Review of Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard

Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard was fantastic. It's a great facility. We liked that they were the only ones with an early-stage memory center. They have a nice movie theater, a therapy...

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