Memory Care Communities in Providence, RI

"Greenwich Farms at Warwick was a very nice place. Everybody was very nice. It was very clean. The deluxe studio has a little kitchenette, so it gives you enough room. It's my first choice. People went out of their way to open the door up for you and to be very pleasant. When I came, they had a sign welcoming me with my name on it. Twice I went there and at both times, they gave me a loaf of bread. Everybody was hospitable. They give you quite a variety of food. If you want to modify it somewhat, you can do that. They have so many choices if you want to substitute something other than what they're having. You can mix it up too. The food was very good and I'm a very picky eater. I attended bingo and I saw some of the activities that they had. They also have a little pub there. I would not be escorted to the lunchroom. They do the laundry for people, but I would do my own laundry except for the linens. They do the linens and they clean everybody's apartment."

"Anchor Bay at East Providence is a little more modern than where Mom is. One of the drawbacks for me is that, depending on the time of day, it's going to be a half hour and 45 minutes to get there. The staff was great, particularly the people showing me around and talking about all the things that they provide. The facilities were very nice and new. I would have chosen this one if it was the closest one to me. They were just a little bit more expensive, maybe $1500 a month more expensive."

"I toured Atria Bay Spring Village and liked everything, like the dining hall. I liked the fact that there were other amenities inside the building. They had exercise classes close to the bike path. It's very clean. The floorplans were very nice. They're roomy enough, and the bathrooms were very good."

"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."

"I visited Smithfield Woods Senior Living and toured their assisted living facility for my friend. I like the sense of community and friendliness there. The staff members were extremely knowledgeable and very patient in answering my multitude of questions. The rooms, even though my friend will be having the smaller-sized room, are adequate. It's enough to fit a little seating area plus the bed, has a kitchenette, and the bathroom is a nice big size. I'm very pleased with it."

"I visited Halcyon at West Bay and toured their assisted living for my husband. The people were very nice, kind, and polite. They gave me a complete tour and answered any questions I had. I like the facility. It was very clean and well taken care of. It was just a pleasant experience. I looked at a 1-bedroom, and it looked like there was enough space. It didn't feel crowded and cramped."

"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."

"My mother has moved into The Lighthouse at Lincoln. She is very happy there. She is doing great. It's a beautiful place. I like the fact that they're all certified in dementia care. All the helpers are dressed in green shirts. I guess that's the last color that dementia patients remember, so they know they can go to anyone in a green shirt who will help them. The rooms are beautiful. I love everything about it. There's nothing I can say that I don't like about it. It's very clean. They have outdoor space for the residents to walk around that's locked and supervised. It's wonderful. We're really happy. The price is reasonable, too. The staff is very helpful. They lead them to their rooms. They would do everything; they're wonderful. I can't say anything bad about anybody. There's enough staff. There are two CNAs, two med techs, and a nurse. There's someone who can give them their medication during the night. They've taken very good care of my mother so far. Everything's been good. My mother said the food was delicious, and she is very fussy. They were baking cookies, and she had a cookie. They have guest trays, but we haven't tasted the food. They have a pet therapy dog, art therapy, Tai Chi, and yoga. They keep them very busy. My mother goes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. She has her own room with a twin bed, a bureau, and a nice, clean, big walk-in bathroom. It's very nice. They put her pictures up and stuff. When we left, they gave us a loaf of blueberry bread, and it was out of this world."

"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."

"My mom moved to All American Assisted Living at Warwick, and it's nice that everything is planned for memory care. We're having good feedback from the staff. They were very attentive and didn't have a large turnaround of staff. It's the same people staying there. My mom said the food was very good. They do all sorts of in-house activities and also go out. The rooms are very good size."

"The tour I had at Brookdale Attleboro was great. The staff was really friendly. We met someone at reception. She met us right away then she introduced us to Karen, the director of admissions. We got a tour of the common areas and I thought they were beautiful. I was very, very impressed with everything, including the landscaping outside the building and when you first walked into the entrance (the reception area). I thought the dining room was beautiful. They showed us another room where families could kind of gather and everything about it was very nice. If that was within our budget, I would have been very happy to send my dad there. I think that would have been my first choice. We talked to Karen for about 45 minutes and even after she found out that that was not going to be an option for us, she still just gave us so much more information to help us make a good decision for my dad that was so helpful. We got a lot of invaluable information from her. So I appreciated that. They offered coffee and water when we walked in, which I thought was very nice, but we declined."

"The rooms are modern and comfortable. The food is very well prepared. I would expect nothing less for my mother. The staff however, is beyond compare. They are well trained, hard working and the most caring people you will ever meet. My mom was lucky enough to live here for over five years. She, and we, love The Branches"

"We were impressed with Anchor Bay at Greenwich. It had a nice little enclosed garden that attracted the sun, and a lot of people were sitting out there. It seemed well-equipped and well-run, but we couldn't come to terms with the money, so we did not choose that. We met a number of the staff who were always smiling and helpful. The food seemed to be good, according to a couple of people there. Everybody seemed happy and involved."

"The staff at Brookdale Centre of New England was empathic, very nice, very professional, and very friendly. The rooms were simple and adequate. It had everything that you would pretty much need. There's absolutely a nice courtyard view. The grounds were fantastic. The courtyard was nice and seemed very open. They allow birds, and they have birdfeeders out. It was wonderful. There were grills out there and tables with umbrellas. Everything was nice. The dining area looked like a beautiful lodge. The food is homemade for the most part. The residents were socializing. I saw them with their class. They have a kitchen where they have cooking courses. I saw people getting their hair done in their private little spa."