The Best Independent Living Communities in Kent County, RI

"Atria Aquidneck Place was a little bit farther away from home but still very close. It's on the island here, but it was about $3,000 more expensive than where mom is, and I could see it in the facilities and the things that they did. It was very high-end and it would have exhausted the funds that we had for paying for this facility. It is incredible inside, but it's not a five in terms of cost. The staff seemed great, and I got to meet various members; t wasn't just the person showing me around. They were fantastic. They had a restaurant area and kitchen, and it smelled good. It was fancier than some of the restaurants I ate at. The apartments were more expensive, but they were very nice. The common areas were beautiful. It was like living in a mansion with lots of friends. They have multiple floors."

"I toured Brookdale Sakonnet Bay. It was very clean. The people were very friendly. They had lots of activities. The surrounding area was beautiful. They had two large views from the back, like big decks overlooking the bay. It was gorgeous. I did see the dining room, and it was beautiful."

"My brother has been at Atria for several years. He considers Atria his home. He loves the food and he feels safe there. Staff is always pleasant to him."

"I visited Clifton Assisted Living last week to look at their assisted living. The tour was fine. It was a nice, small community that was very well-kept. I can't comment on the type of care the residents receive, but the place looks very appealing. It was very clean and organized. The staff I met was also fine."

"I toured Chapel Hill Senior Living. I only met two people, but they were very accommodating. The place was well-kept. They seemed to have a lot of activities. They had a plate to show visitors what the people were eating, and if they didn't like that particular dish, they had an alternate dish, so I thought that was very nice."

"The tour I took at Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living was very, very impressive, but it's out of my financial range, and that's a problem. It was wonderful. I liked it. I can't find anything wrong with it at all, except the price is over my head. The staff was fantastic. Everybody treated me right. The food was wonderful. It seemed very, very clean. The size of the rooms was fine for me. It could have been maybe a little bit bigger, but I would have been happy there if I could have afforded it."

"My mother and father in law was at the residence for 3 months. The apartment was great. The staff is great, understanding and very accomadating to all their wish's. The activities they enjoyed very much, the food is excellent alot of varieties. Would highly recommend for a family member."

"From the moment we first visited Barbara, we knew it was something special. The warmth, professionalism, and genuine care shown by the entire staff made an immediate impression on us—and more importantly, on our loved one. The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed to feel like home while also ensuring safety and accessibility. Every detail, from the cozy common areas to the well-balanced meal options, reflects a deep commitment to the residents’ well-being. But what truly sets Atria Draper Place apart is the people. The caregivers, nurses, activity coordinators, and support staff all go above and beyond daily. They treat every resident with dignity, kindness, and patience. Our loved one has not only received excellent assistance with care but has also formed meaningful friendships, rediscovered hobbies, and found a renewed sense of joy and community. We are incredibly grateful for the peace of mind this place has given our family. We wholeheartedly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a compassionate and supportive assisted living environment. It truly feels like extended family."

"Sparrows Point was situated where I am currently living, so I am acquainted with the area. I visited there because I wanted to transfer as soon as there was a vacant room available. It is nice that I could go shopping in the facility if I don't have a car. There was also a bus twice a week and it is for free. They also had execise classes and different trips. For a semi-private facility, it has good quality. "

"My sister is well and lovingly taken care of at Atria Harborhill. She has a beautiful room with a nice view that she enjoys. The staff are generally very responsive to my questions and concerns. My sister is very sociable and outgoing and has made many friends there. She is a life-long artist and has worked on her art as well as had her art appreciated and encouraged by staff and visitors. She also loves pets and friendly animals and enjoys the many field trips she is taken on there. Her favorite trips are visiting farms in the area and looking out over the beautiful coastal areas of the Narraganset Bay. I feel confidence with the care she is getting at Atria Harborhill. "

Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.

"We liked everything about Laurelmead. The people were wonderful. The hospitality was great. The rooms looked nice. The prices seemed fair for what you got. They had a lot of services. We liked it a lot. It was affordable for us, but we don't think we need to pay that much at this time, so it wasn't a bargain for us. Nevertheless, the food was excellent. It was wonderful. I had something off their menu. Everything was good. The desserts were good, the main meal was good, and the service was good. The people were very friendly. Not only the residents but all the people that worked there. They were terrific. We had dinner with a couple that lived there. After dinner, they said they were going to a program that was a lecture and they invited us to come with them. We went, and it was a terrific lecture. It was an attorney, and he gave a history of Providence, and it was very interesting. I was impressed by the questions that everybody in the audience raised. It's a very intelligent group. I do not doubt that we would fit in right there. But, as independent as we are, we don't want to give up that now if we can help it. After the lecture was over, we met several other people. One of whom invited us to see her apartment. So we got to see three different places before the tour even took place the next day. It was nice. We saw some empty places that were available to purchase, but we also saw two that were being lived in and how they looked when they were furnished and all. The facilities are well-maintained and it's a beautiful property. It's the only one we had seen, but we were very impressed. "

"The Village at Waterman Lake was a very nice place. I liked it a lot. All the meals are prepared. The place is kept clean. I was told that the food was good. They take the people out on bus trips and boat rides. They have a gym. The staff members were very nice people."

"It was a smaller place. The building was previously a hotel. The rooms were very small. They recently updated the common spaces and that looked nice, with brighter colors and so forth, but it felt a little bit more intimate, a little bit more closed in. The hallways weren't as wide and spacious as the other place. We liked the woman who gave us the tour. She answered a lot of our questions. The thing that we didn't like about it is the size of the rooms. They are extremely small. There is very little storage for clothing and belongings. They have a chapel where they offer Catholic mass six days a week. They have a place where she can have her hair done, a manicure, and an activities area."