Rhode Island is known as “The Ocean State” because a large portion of the state borders the Atlantic Ocean. While it may be the smallest state in the union – with a total area of only 1,045 square miles – “Little Rhody” still has plenty to offer. Rhode Island’s vibrant cities like Providence and Pawtucket, along with its pristine beaches and proximity to the Boston metropolitan area make it one of the Northeast’s ideal retirement destinations.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 30 senior living communities in Rhode Island that provide memory care. The median monthly cost of memory care in Rhode Island is about $5,800.
It was a great initial visit. Our first impression, as we walked into the reception area, was how clean and bright it is, and how welcomed we felt by reception, and of course [name removed] the therapy dog....
I'm not sure if you are aware but my loved one actually passed away shortly after moving in to Atria ( approx. 3 weeks later, including spending several of those day in the hospital). That being said, I felt...
The overall experience has been great. Mom is very happy and is adapting to her new surroundings. The food is very good. The people are so helpful and the administrators are fantastic to work with. I’m very...
All categories are a 5. My mom is very happy there. She has made a lot of friends and considers Anchor Bay her home. The room sizes are very ample. She started off in a 1 bedroom and it was almost as big as...
I'm not sure if you are aware but my loved one actually passed away shortly after moving in to Atria ( approx. 3 weeks later, including spending several of those day in the hospital). That being said, I felt...
It seemed clean, and the front room seemed inviting, and people smiling. Caring employees. Excellent food, and many activities
I'm not sure if you are aware but my loved one actually passed away shortly after moving in to Atria ( approx. 3 weeks later, including spending several of those day in the hospital). That being said, I felt...
It was a great initial visit. Our first impression, as we walked into the reception area, was how clean and bright it is, and how welcomed we felt by reception, and of course [name removed] the therapy dog....
All categories are a 5. My mom is very happy there. She has made a lot of friends and considers Anchor Bay her home. The room sizes are very ample. She started off in a 1 bedroom and it was almost as big as...
We have been extremely pleased with our loved ones care at the Wingate Residences community. What has really helped make it a great experience are just the people who work there, and based on the experience...
All categories are a 5. My mom is very happy there. She has made a lot of friends and considers Anchor Bay her home. The room sizes are very ample. She started off in a 1 bedroom and it was almost as big as...
I'm not sure if you are aware but my loved one actually passed away shortly after moving in to Atria ( approx. 3 weeks later, including spending several of those day in the hospital). That being said, I felt...
It seemed clean, and the front room seemed inviting, and people smiling. Caring employees. Excellent food, and many activities
All categories are a 5. My mom is very happy there. She has made a lot of friends and considers Anchor Bay her home. The room sizes are very ample. She started off in a 1 bedroom and it was almost as big as...
I'm not sure if you are aware but my loved one actually passed away shortly after moving in to Atria ( approx. 3 weeks later, including spending several of those day in the hospital). That being said, I felt...
In most cases, Rhode Island memory care is provided in assisted living communities. Known in the state as Assisted Living Residences (ALRs), these combined communities are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Center for Health Facility Regulations.[01] Regulations for both local assisted living and memory care have many similarities, but there are a few specific memory care requirements.
For more detailed information on assisted living, visit our Rhode Island assisted living laws and regulations page.
If your loved one moves into an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) to receive memory care, it may be helpful to know that ALRs can be licensed for various services. Seniors may receive the following services in an ALR depending on the level of license it has:[01]
In addition to support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and other basic assisted living services, there are a few care requirements for seniors with dementia in Rhode Island:[02]
In your loved one’s Assisted Living Residence (ALR), there will be specific dementia care staff. In addition to these caregivers, there should be a registered nurse who’s trained to work with seniors’ dementia symptoms, including behavior concerns.[02]
Dementia care staff must also complete more training than other ALR staff. This includes 12 hours of dementia-specific training on types of dementia, behavior, and communication.[02]
If your senior relative receives memory care in an Assisted Living Residence (ALR), they’ll have either a room or an apartment-style unit. Depending on the community, their room may be in the main facility or a dedicated memory care area. In addition, your loved one can live alone or have one roommate who’s either a spouse or another resident.[02]
ALRs also have guidelines for resident bathrooms. Unless your loved one has a bathroom in their room or apartment, there should be at least one bath for every 10 beds and one toilet for every eight beds.[02]
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-222-5960
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Sometimes, understanding how a community has done during an inspection can bring families peace of mind. Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) are inspected by the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Center for Health Facility Regulations. These inspections are done based on each ALR’s type of license and how well they’ve followed regulations in the past.[02]
If a memory care community is part of an ALR, the Department of Health’s Find Assisted Living Residences in Rhode Island page can help you find its inspection reports. Start by entering the residence name, care type, or your city or town. Next, click the search icon and find the name of the community you want to learn more about. Click on the name and scroll down to “Inspection Reports.” Finally, click on the link to browse recent inspections and their results.
Rhode Island Department of Health. (2024). Assisted Living.
Rhode Island Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Residence.
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