Cherry Hill Manor
2 Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, RI, 02919
East Providence is a city located between the Providence and Seekonk rivers in Rhode Island. It has a long history and is home to some iconic landmarks such as John Hunt House. Of its 47,618 residents, 19.7% are over the age of 65. Miriam Hospital in nearby Providence is one of the top-rated hospitals in the state. Nursing home care in East Providence is more expensive than average, with the monthly fee for a semiprivate room being $9,733 compared to the national average of $7,756.
Nursing home care is aimed at seniors with limited mobility and/or severe health issues that prevent them from living independently. Nursing homes typically have skilled nursing staff and care aides on site 24 hours a day. Seniors who do not require such a high level of care may find assisted living or home health care more affordable and better suited to their circumstances.
This guide looks at the cost of different types of senior care in Rhode Island and also provides some resources that may be useful for seniors who live in the state.
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A semiprivate room in an East Providence nursing home costs an average of $9,733 per month, while a private room costs $10,646.
Using monthly fees for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes as the comparison point, East Providence is a relatively expensive city, with fees being more than $2,000 above the national average. Fees in the city are also above the state average of $8,669.
Fees in the Providence area are lower than those in neighboring states, however. In Norwich, CT, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $12,463, and fees in Hartford are even higher ($13,079). In Worcester, MA, semiprivate rooms cost $12,486, and in Barnstable Town, fees average $13,326.
Providence Area
$9,733
Rhode Island
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Norwich, CT
$12,463
Hartford, CT
$13,079
Worcester, MA
$12,486
Barnstable Town, MA
$13,326
Nursing home care is just one option for seniors, albeit the most expensive. There are other options for those with different mobility, care needs or budgets. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, costing $1,636 per month on average for care in a group setting during daytime hours. Home care ($5,529) and home health care ($5,815) are aimed at seniors who live independently in their own homes but need some additional support. Assisted living averages $4,950 per month and offers accommodation, meal service and other support.
Home care
$5,529
Home health care
$5,815
Adult day health care
$1,636
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,773
Nursing home (private room)
$10,646
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources may help East Providence seniors looking for support to live independently and delay the transition to a nursing home. They may also help those who need to make the transition access practical or financial support to make the move more accessible and less stressful.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Services Department | (401) 435-7800 | The East Providence Senior Services department supports residents aged 55 and older and those with disabilities. It helps seniors access health services, transportation, nutrition programs and other services. The department also operates the local senior center and runs partnerships with numerous community agencies to provide social and recreational activities. |
Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging | (401) 462-3000 | The OHA is the designated state unit on aging. It advocates for older adults living in Rhode Island and promotes engagement and equity, helping seniors remain active and independent as their circumstances allow. It helps seniors with social opportunities, medical care and general lifestyle support. |
Meals on Wheels of RI | (401) 351-6700 | Meals on Wheels of RI provides home-delivered meals for seniors unable to shop or cook for themselves. The program is run on a nonprofit basis and serves seniors across the state, including East Providence. The organization also offers pet food delivery services and congregate nutrition options for older adults. |
LeadingAge RI | (401) 490-7612 | LeadingAge Rhode Island is a not-for-profit organization made up of a group of aging services providers, including nursing homes, day health service providers, senior housing providers and other organizations. It connects seniors to service providers and offers information and advocacy services to help people maintain a high quality of life as they age. |
RI Elder Info | (401) 585-0509 | RI Elder Info provides resources and supports for seniors and their caregivers in East Providence and other areas of the state. It connects seniors with legal, financial and health-related support, public services, transportation and other resources. This assistance is provided free of charge. |
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