Assisted Living Communities in East Providence, RI
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in East Providence, RI below include Assisted Living facility with 1144 reviews. On average in East Providence, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Tommy1
5.0
Review of Evergreen House Health Center
Staff goes out of their way to give the best care available. Nurse manager Angie is definitely the best along with nurses Cara,Bailey,Shannon, Jennifer, Clarence,Valerie,Lexie along with CNA's...
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Edward
5.0
Review of Tockwotton on the Waterfront
Tockwotton on the Waterfront has a wonderful location, and beautiful buildings, and the staff was very nice there. The thing I didn't like there was that it was double the price of every other...
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Barbara
5.0
Review of Anchor Bay at East Providence
Anchor Bay at East Providence was very nice. It was a beautiful place and everything, I just didn't like that you have to furnish it yourself, and then they had that $3500 one-time fee you have to...
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Thank you so much Barbara, for taking time to share your review of Anchor Bay at East Providence. We value your opinion deeply and will share your 5-star rating with the team members and leadership...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in East Providence, RI and Nearby Cities
The average senior in East Providence pays $1,563 more per month for assisted living than the average American, but they save $763 compared to other Rhode Island seniors. When comparing prices with cities in neighboring states, East Providence falls into the mid-range category. It's more affordable than Boston by $756 per month and Barnstable by $937. On the other hand, assisted living costs another $378 when compared to Worcester. The gap becomes more noticeable in some Connecticut cities, such as Norwich, where it's $1,763 per month cheaper than East Providence.
East Providence
$6,063
Rhode Island
$6,826
United States
$4,500
Barnstable, MA
$7,000
Boston, MA
$6,819
Worcester, MA
$5,685
Norwich, CT
$4,300
Paying for Assisted Living in East Providence
In East Providence, the median fee per month for assisted living is $6,063.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Providence
Rhode Island’s Department of Human Services offers a Medicaid waiver program for eligible seniors called the Rhode Island Comprehensive Demonstration that may help cover assisted living costs. The state also administers an Optional State Supplement (OSS) for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in East Providence, RI
At $10,190, only nursing home care is costlier than assisted living's average monthly fee of $6,063 in East Providence. Home health care averages $5,911, in-home care is $5,720 and adult day care is $1,658. However, these options don't include round-the-clock care, and seniors have costs that assisted living residents don't, such as home maintenance, food and transportation.
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 East Providence was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Providence, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in East Providence
East Providence 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 East Providence, please visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Providence
East Providence 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.





