Assisted Living Communities in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Located near Providence in the Blackstone Valley, a region known for its rivers and historic sites, Pawtucket is home to 2 assisted living communities, and seniors gain 24 more options when considering the surrounding areas. Assisted living costs $6,063 per month in Pawtucket — a price that's relatively inexpensive compared to the state's $6,826 average but surpasses the national norm of $4,500.
We've recorded 723 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Pawtucket, listed below. Residences in the city maintain an average review score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
At $6,063 per month, assisted living costs $763 less in Pawtucket than the Rhode Island average. However, care still costs $1,563 more than the national norm. Due to Pawtucket's proximity to the Massachusetts border, seniors have several interstate relocation options that allow them to save on expenses, such as Worcester, MA, where care costs $378 less than in Pawtucket. However, care costs $756 more in Boston, MA, than in Pawtucket. Cities in Connecticut trend cheaper, with care costing $1,763 less in Norwich, CT.
Pawtucket
$6,063
Rhode Island
$6,826
United States
$4,500
Worcester, MA
$5,685
Boston, MA
$6,819
Norwich, CT
$4,300
Paying for Assisted Living in Pawtucket
Seniors pay $6,063 per month for assisted living in Pawtucket.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Pawtucket
Senior citizens who need assistance paying for assisted living might find some help from the Global Waiver program, which is administered through Medicaid and can cover specific aspects of assisted living.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living's $6,063 average monthly price in Pawtucket makes this type of care more expensive than most other options. For example, in-home care costs $343 less while offering similar personal care and housekeeping services in seniors' own homes. Home health care costs $152 less than assisted living for skilled nursing, and adult day care costs $4,405 less for support and companionship during business hours. Nursing homes cost $4,127 more than assisted living but offer access to licensed medical treatments and 24-hour skilled nursing to benefit seniors with complex health care needs.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,658
Assisted Living Facility
$6,063
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,190
Note: Data for Pawtucket was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Providence, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Pawtucket
Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket, please visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Pawtucket
Rhode Island's Center for Health Facility Regulations handles the licensing and monitoring of assisted living communities in Pawtucket and throughout the state. The center also certifies long-term care providers, allowing them to operate through Medicare and Medicaid.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Pawtucket
- The average living expenses of Pawtucket's seniors match the national norm. However, food costs 11.4% less than average, health care costs 8.5% less and transportation costs 12.2% less, reducing many of the common expenses seniors still experience in assisted living.
- Pawtucket scores 54 on the AARP Livability Index, ranking the city ahead of the national average of 48. The AARP hosts numerous local events for seniors, including cooking classes, chair yoga sessions and educational seminars.
- According to data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps program, Providence County ranks lowest among Rhode Island's five counties for health care performance. However, the county still surpasses the U.S. average in several health care quality metrics, such as the rate of premature deaths.
- Due to Pawtucket's proximity to Providence, approximately 62 hospitals exist within a 50-mile radius of the city, giving seniors many options for emergency care, surgeries and diagnostics. New England Baptist Hospital holds an award for its excellence in joint replacements, and South County Hospital attained recognition for outstanding patient experiences for the past few years in a row.
- Violent crimes occur at a rate of 2.86 per 1,000 people each year in Pawtucket, which is much lower than the national median of 4. While 22.5 people out of every 1,000 experience property crimes in Pawtucket compared to 20 nationwide, assisted living communities feature excellent safety and security measures to mitigate this type of crime.
- Rail services operate in Pawtucket and surrounding regions, allowing seniors to travel to nearby cities. Pawtucket also has senior vans that transport people aged 55+ to essential locations such as grocery stores, restaurants and community centers.
- Air quality measures high in Pawtucket, with data from the American Lung Association showing consistently low particulate pollution over the past decade. Particulate levels have fallen 3.1 µg per cubic meter since 2000.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Pawtucket
Pawtucket Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Rhode Island page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Dominick
5.0
Review of Darlington Assisted Living Center I
My mother is in Darlington Assisted Living Center I. We chose it because it's close to me and they accepted her even though she only has Social Security. I like it. It's nice. You can tell by...
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Richard714210
4.0
Review of Darlington Assisted Living Center I
Darlington was the one I liked the most, and my mother liked it also. The people and the facility itself were very nice. The food was excellent and very good. They take them on shopping trips, they...
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Caring112850650
4.0
Review of Darlington Assisted Living Center I
Darlington was a very sweet place too. It was Victorian and very cute on the inside. Their living spaces were very sweet, and their dining room was very nice. And their living space -- right where...