Assisted Living Communities in East Providence, RI

"Right now, I'm leaning toward Greenwich Farms at Warwick for my father. The tour guide was very professional. The young lady took me through a tour of the entire facility. She explained clearly all my options and the cost to me. She was very open and transparent. She talked about charges by the day, so that you don't overpay for any care that you get. She answered all of my questions. She was very positive. She walked me through all the various activities that they go through. It was a very positive experience. They have a pool table, cards, social gatherings, Wii bowling, and numerous things for the people who live there to get out and do. My understanding is the food is very good. It is one of their strengths. They have a full-time staff. They don't vendor out any of their services. The room had a small kitchen area, bathroom, and closets. For what it is, it was very spacious. I can see my father living there comfortably. Everybody I spoke to, including the director, was five-stars. The inside was very well lit, had light colors, and very clean. It just gave me a level of confidence that my father could live there safely. I have not actually tried the food, but I did take a good look at the menu. I understand that they serve breakfast at any time and any one of the meals. I could smell the food, and it smelled very good. I did not get a chance to eat."

"I thought it was really nice. The staff seemed very nice, very helpful, and were able to answer all the questions that I had. But the facilities were a little bit more than my parents were looking. They were looking for more independent. Other than that, I really liked the place. At the time that I went, there was an outing going on, and they were getting everybody ready to go out somewhere. It seems to have plenty of activities and things to do. "

"My mom is going to Halcyon at West Bay. The outside of it isn't updated, so I was unsure, but the inside is beautiful and the people there are very welcoming. The staff who toured us around was very nice and very knowledgeable. The activities that they have there are pretty much the same as all the other ones. They have music, they have wines on Wednesdays, they have bingo, and they have crafts. They have everything that most other people are doing, too."

"I visited The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk RI Assisted Living Residence. I chose it for myself and my wife because it's closer to where I live. Also, I know people who have gone there. It's a beautiful place. The entire place is beautiful. It's clean and has no old person smell. The food is good. They have a gym and a library, but I haven't visited all the areas yet. The staff has been excellent. The building itself is spectacular, and it is organized."

"All American Assisted Living at Warwick was close to where we are. My father moved into assisted living. It's good. The staff was very good; they were helpful and friendly. From what I understand, the food is good. At first it was delivered to his room. Delivery was a little slower, and the food was a little colder, but he's fine now that he's going down to the dining room. The facility is very nice looking."

"My mom is in here, and it has been great so far. We chose it because of its location. It is close to us. The staff is excellent. They are all very nice. The rooms are very nice. The other thing is that my mom's room has a little kitchenette. So even though they don't cook there, it gives the appearance of a little kitchenette, and she likes that because she feels like it doesn't look just like a room and it looks more like a home. It also has a cabinet. The food is good. They have activities, and my mom participates in bingo, rosary, and reading. They also have speakers who come, and they have some shows. It's very nice, and I think it's great. I like that she's happy there because they are very caring. "

"It is excellent. The staff is very accommodating and willing to help. When my mother went there, she went there with some resistance, and they were able to win her over. She has a studio apartment that is very nice, and there is a nice selection of food for her meals. The place itself is immaculate; it is in wonderful condition. They have different functions for them to join in. They have a large library and a television room; plus they have cable television in their rooms. They have bingo and music, facilities where they could entertain, and a hairdresser on site. And the grounds are really nice. She has met a couple of friends and has adjusted well to it. They also have a nursing staff that is very friendly. I have my mother's medication monitored, and they do that. They check in on her periodically, they have a beverage card or a hydration card, and they go throughout and make sure that everybody is drinking. I can't say enough. I've had a great experience with them. "

"We toured Smithfield Woods Senior Living. The location was paramount for us because it's close to where my son lives, and we thought the facility would serve all of our purposes. They all come equipped with a fridge and microwave. The staff was very knowledgeable and personable. The building was almost to the point where you would think it was fresh, like brand-new."

"My mom will be moving into Clifton Assisted Living. It's a beautiful facility. It's well-maintained. It's very, very clean, and smells good. It's just very warm, and we got a really good vibe when we first walked in. The staff there are very friendly and nice, and what we love the most is the people milling around, and everyone seemed happy and it was an active place. It just seemed like a great, great place. The residents were in the recreation room. They were playing pool, the women were playing pool, which we thought was fun. And a lot of people were sitting out in their cafe area, outside of their dining area, and many people were sitting there and enjoying themselves. They spoke with us when we came through, and told us that they enjoyed that part. It's a very social place."

"I've visited Brookdale Sakonnet Bay two or three times. We were set to do a respite for January, February, and March. On the first day of December, we were called and told that we had to come in the next day and we can't do that. They're giving me 24 hours of notice. I had my paperwork in and that was very disconcerting to be put on the spot like that. We were ready to go, but we thought we had another month to go. I liked them. I liked the people there. I went to an open house there, had two personal interviews, and they came out to the house. I was hoping to get in. The place was quite lovely. The accommodations were very nice. They had hors d'oeuvres scattered around at the open house. It looks like the food would be very good. They had all the things that I was looking for. I saw a two-bedroom apartment. It was a beautiful day during the open house, so a lot of the residents were outside. The staff was lovely."

"They did everything they could to get my mother in there. Unfortunately, she deteriorated and was not able to go. I visited on three occasions. Everyone was very nice, very accommodating, and very friendly. It's a lovely facility, and the accommodations were very nice. Literally from walking into the lobby and sitting and waiting for my appointment, everyone was just friendly, kind, and welcoming -- from the people who lived there, to the people who were visiting, to the staff. They had a little café where people can get donuts, coffee, and pastries and play on the computers. It was just a nice atmosphere. The people were more than willing to answer questions and do anything they could to try and make this work. My mother needed a first floor apartment -- they had one left, and they were more than willing to reserve it for me until she was ready. Everybody from the director down to the sales person to the nurses was very nice. The rooms were small, but more than sufficient for what someone in that situation would need. It was comfortable and homey -- a nice personal place for someone -- but with plenty of outside areas where they can go to activities, socialize with people, and not feel that they have to be trapped in a room. There's enough room for them to move around and have their own space if they need to stay in their room for whatever reason. There is a variety of sizes of rooms as well -- everything from a studio up to two bedrooms. There's nothing I can complain about Brookdale Centre of New England (Formerly New England Bay Retirement Living). "

"We toured All American Assisted Living at Wrentham. I thought it was very nice. It's just the price was higher and the rooms the rooms were shared, rather than your own room, which is not what we were looking for, but it's a beautiful facility. I did not have a meal. They had displayed the evening meal, which is their lighter meal, but it didn't look like a big portion either. Both my husband and I noted that. They had a beautiful library. It's a new building, so everything's very nice. They do have an outer area, it was very nice."

"We toured All American Assisted Living at Raynham. I like it. It was very nice. The lady was very nice. However, the room they had available had a view of the dumpster, so we didn't like it that much. Comparing it with another place I went, I didn't think the lighting was very bright, but it's still on our list. I met the marketing lady, and she was very nice and very helpful. I thought the facility was very nice. I think the lighting could have been brighter indoors. The other thing was that we want my mom to go outside, and it was right next to the highway, so the highway noise was very apparent. You could hear the cars from the highway. Everything was clean though."

"I toured Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living and got some information. I was very happy. The woman was on time, explained things, and answered a lot of questions. I actually had someone else with me, so it was nice. She took her time to answer the questions from the other person as well. She gave us this nice hard covered book when we left. It was just a nice, extra thoughtful gift, and something that wasn't related to the nursing home. It was just something they found inspirational for this time, as we are trying to figure out how to help a family member and loved one. I appreciated that. We weren't rushed. We took our time. It's a very nice facility and very clean. It's a little above my price range for my dad, but definitely one that I'm considering. I just did the memory care there."