
34 Assisted Living Facilities near Johnston, RI
There are 34 Assisted Living Facilities in the Johnston area, with 3 in Johnston and 31 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Johnston is $3,710 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,595.
To help you with your search, browse the 199 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Johnston. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Johnston 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Providence with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Johnston, RI
Anchor Bay at Pocasset
The Bridge at Cherry Hill
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assis...
The Village at Waterman Lake
Atria Lincoln Place
Commonwealth House Assisted Living
Greenwich Farms at Warwick
Atria Bay Spring Village
Anchor Bay at East Providence
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boul...
Halcyon at West Bay
Wingate Residences on the East Side
Capitol Ridge at Providence
Smithfield Woods Senior Living
Tockwotton on the Waterfront
All American Assisted Living at Warwick
The Highlands on the East Side
Winslow Gardens
Grandview Center
Evergreen House Health Center
Darlington Assisted Living Center I
Saint Elizabeth Court
Scandinavian Home Inc
Kent Regency Center
Blackstone Valley Assisted Living
Charlesgate Senior Living Center
Stillwater Assisted Living and Skille...
Darlington Assisted Living Center 2
The Tamarisk Rhode Island Assisted Li...
Arbor Hill
Pawtucket Center
Waterview Villa Rehabilitation & Heal...
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Johnston
Conveniently located immediately west of neighboring Providence, Rhode Island’s capital and largest city, the suburban town of Johnston offers seniors a peaceful residential haven and quick access to city amenities. To accommodate its sizeable senior population of 20.5 percent, Johnston has three assisted living facilities, and there are 32 others in surrounding cities and towns, such as Providence, Warwick and East Providence.
These facilities are referred to as assisted living residences (ALRs) and are governed by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Johnston
- The state of Rhode Island partially taxes security income and fully taxes retirement account withdrawals and private and public pensions. This is in addition to the high cost of living in Johnston, although all prescription drugs and most groceries are exempt from sales tax. These financial factors are important points to consider for retirees with assisted living budget concerns.
- Being safer than 50 percent of the cities, towns and other areas in the U.S. and with an overall crime rate that's 33 percent lower than other communities in Rhode Island, the town of Johnston offers seniors and their loved ones peace of mind.
- To get around Johnston and the rest of Rhode Island, low-income seniors and persons with disabilities are eligible for reduced fares on RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority) fixed bus routes.
- The Johnston area is home to world-class medical facilities including Atwood Medical Center, Atmed Treatment Center and Brain & Spine Neurological Institute in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- A variety of arts and culture options are available for seniors in Johnston. Seniors may watch local performances from Johnston Dance and Performing Arts, visit the Clemence-Irons House at a discounted ticket price and participate in activities by the Johnston Senior Center such as quilting, calligraphy, crafts, foreign language and exposure trips outside of town.
- Johnston has an array of community resources for seniors including Tri-County Community Action Agency, an organization that has dedicated programs for seniors and disabled adults on various forms of assistance on legal, insurance, tax, health, heating and other matters as well as one senior center.
Paying for Assisted Living in Johnston
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Rhode Island
Assisted Living costs in Johnston start around $3,230 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Johnston and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Johnston
For elderly residents in Johnston to be eligible for financial assistance on assisted living services, they may avail of the SSI Enhanced Living Assistance Program for low-income individuals and/or the RI Global Consumer Choice Compact Waiver for Medicaid 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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Johnston
Johnston 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 Johnston, please visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Johnston
Johnston-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Rhode Island are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page for more information about these laws.


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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Johnston
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Review of Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted LIving
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assisted Living was a close second in the four places I went to. It does not have a campus, but their assisted living building is only four months old. The building ... Read more
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Review of Anchor Bay at Pocasset
My aunt is living in this assisted living. The food is horrible, they can’t seem to find a good chef. The room cleaning service is horrendous. My aunt dropped something under her bed weeks ago and ... Read more
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Review of The Bridge at Cherry Hill
Having my mom at The Bridge at Cherry Hill has so far been so good. Some of the other places we've visited say she should be in memory care and she's not going to fit in there. But this community i... Read more
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