The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Warwick, RI for 2023

In Warwick, which is located in Kent County, Rhode Island, nearly 20 percent of residents are aged 65 years or older and in a state where an estimated 23,000 residents are living with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, it's important that there are resources such as memory care facilities available to those who need it.

Eight such facilities exist in the Warwick area to provide seniors with care for cognitive impairments. These facilities are officially known throughout Rhode Island as special care units and are often located in a separate area of assisted living residences. The Rhode Island Department of Health - Office of Residences Regulation is responsible for overseeing the operation of these facilities and providing strict regulations for care.

• The Warwick area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Kent Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• The air quality in Warwick and throughout Kent County has received a passing grade from the American Lung Association. That means that seniors and those with respiratory illness can breathe the air in Warwick with little concern for it's the effect the air may have on their health.
  
• The violent crime rate in Warwick is nearly half the state average. Only 1.26 violent crimes per 1,000 residents occur in the city every year while the average Rhode Island city sees 2.32 violent crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Although seniors and their families can feel some assurance that the city is safe, it's still a good idea to inquire about security when touring memory care facilities in the area to ensure residents are protected from crime.
  
• While the cost of living in Warwick is more than 10 percent higher than the national average, the cost of healthcare is actually 18 percent lower. For many seniors and their families, low healthcare costs may save a great deal of money and allow more room in the budget for room and board and other expenses.
  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Warwick

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Rhode Island page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Rhode Island page.

Warwick and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Warwick, please visit our Memory Care in Rhode Island page.

Directory of Winners in the Warwick Area

Warwick-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Rhode Island are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Rhode Island page for more information about these laws.