24 Assisted Living Facilities near Providence, RI
There are 24 Assisted Living Facilities in the Providence area, with 7 in Providence and 17 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Providence is $3,443 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnston with an average starting cost of $3,230.
To help you with your search, browse the 104 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Providence. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Providence 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include East Providence with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Providence, RI
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boul...
Wingate Residences on the East Side
Capitol Ridge at Providence
The Highlands on the East Side
Saint Elizabeth Court
Charlesgate Senior Living Center
Arbor Hill
Greenwich Farms at Warwick
Anchor Bay at East Providence
Atria Bay Spring Village
Tockwotton on the Waterfront
Anchor Bay at Pocasset
Scandinavian Home Inc
The Bridge at Cherry Hill
Winslow Gardens
Briarcliffe Gardens Memory Care Assis...
Grandview Center
Evergreen House Health Center
Darlington Assisted Living Center I
Blackstone Valley Assisted Living
Darlington Assisted Living Center 2
The Tamarisk Rhode Island Assisted Li...
Pawtucket Center
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Providence
Providence, the Rhode Island state capital, is one of the oldest cities in the country, and home to eight hospitals and seven colleges or universities. The state is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its beaches and easy access to fishing and boating. Downtown Providence offers quality dining, shopping and historic walking tours for seniors to enjoy.
Nine percent of the residents of Providence are over 65 years of age. There are 14 assisted living facilities in Providence, with 20 such communities nearby, all offering a broad variety of programs in addition to memory care and short-term rehabilitation services. Rhode Island's Department of Health licenses and monitors all facilities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Providence
- Rhode Island was a leader in monitoring air quality and has had a formal program in place since 1968. Seven stations throughout the state constantly monitor air quality.
- Providence's cost of living is above the U.S. average, but the cost of the median home is below both the Rhode Island and U.S. averages.
- Providence abounds in cultural life. Waterfire is a non-profit arts organization providing creative urban experiences. The Rhode Island School of Design Museum has visual exhibitions and musical events. There are museums dedicated to the Culinary Arts, Natural History and much more.
The Roger Williams Zoo invites visitors to experience nature at its best.
- Providence has a higher crime rate than surrounding towns and cities, however the city employs more police officers than the U.S. average.
- There is an abundance of public transportation in and around Providence including Amtrak rail service and the T.F. Green Airport in nearby Warwick. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) provides reliable and inexpensive transportation around the city and in surrounding areas.
- The climate in Providence is humid continental. Summers in Providence are generally warm and humid with an average July high temperature of 82 degrees. Winters are cold with about 36 inches of snowfall per year. The average low temperature in January is 20 degrees.
Paying for Assisted Living in Providence
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Rhode Island
Assisted Living costs in Providence start around $3,944 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 Providence 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 Providence
Rhode Island provides funding for an SSI Enhanced Assisted Living Program to adults aged 65 or older who meet the specific guidelines. Such individuals must not require the extensive medical services of a nursing home.
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 Providence
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 Providence, please visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Providence
Providence-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 Providence
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Review of Capitol Ridge at Providence
We will be moving my grandmother next month into Capitol Ridge at Providence. It's very clean, it's good, the staff was nice, and it's affordable. They actually call it independent living, but it m... Read more
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Review of Wingate Residences on the East Side
Wingate Residences on the East Side was lovely. The rooms were very nice and it was definitely fancier than the others. The person was very nice even though I told her I had a deposit elsewhere, an... Read more
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Review of Capitol Ridge at Providence
Find another facility. Management is unwilling to return calls to family members. They have sent my father to the hospital twice and the hospital calls me asking why. They need beds for people t... Read more
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