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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Newport County, RI

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Memory care in Newport County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Newport County is about $6,428 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 96 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
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We are happy with it. Great: the facility and apartments, and many staff. Good: the food OK: the Activities and the rest of the staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities.Brookdale is open to new residents. Reach out to us and we can provide a virtual tour.With scenic views of Narragansett Bay, the Mount Hope Bridge and the Sakonnet River, our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, has four...
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Photo of Atria Aquidneck Place
1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.4
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27 reviews
8.4
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27 reviews
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This review is long overdue, but comes from the heart. In February, my mother spent a respite stay at Atria Aquidneck Place following a difficult accident. She had sustained multiple injuries - a broken and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Atria Aquidneck Place, you'll find a supportive community with New England charm and the comforts of home. Take a leisurely walk with friends and family around our beautiful five-acre campus, or shop in nearby historic Newport. Atria Aquidneck Place is conveniently located close to local...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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26 reviews
8.4
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The ladies that work in the dining area are very caring and get to know the residents. I like that they watch out for them and if Mom doesn't show up for a meal, they check on her. They seem to be doing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated on fifteen beautiful acres in Middletown, Rhode Island, Blenheim-Newport is an innovative senior living community providing assisted living services in a residential, home-like environment. Blenheim-Newport borders historic Newport, offering many cultural, educational and recreational...
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55 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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44 reviews
9.8
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25%
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We left there [date removed], however what we liked the most about the community was their great staff, the great good and the good day trips. Based on the experience we had, we would recommend Atria...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in a stately mansion, Atria Harborhill is a welcoming community where residents are encouraged to lead healthy, active, independent lives. Enjoy a relaxing walk around the grounds, sit and catch up with friends, or participate in one of many daily activities. Centrally located in the...
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During my stay at Heatherwood, I experienced exceptional care. The staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the meals and,...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Newport on Bellevue Avenue is Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. Heatherwood provides a charming setting to residents who require short-term rehabilitation, long-term or dementia care. Our staff of professionals places a priority on ensuring all residents’...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Newport County, RI

The average cost of senior living in Newport County is $6,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakefield-Peacedale, RI with an average of $6,190 per month.

Memory care costs in Newport County, RI, vs. nearby counties

Newport County, RI
$6,428/mo
$6,394/mo

Memory care costs in Newport County, RI, vs. state and national averages

Newport County, RI
$6,428/mo
U.S. national average
$5,516/mo

Memory care costs in Newport County, RI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,428/mo

Memory care costs in Newport County, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$11,195/mo
Studio
$7,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,740/mo

Senior living costs in Newport County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Newport County, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewport County, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Memory Care$6,428/mo$6,095/mo$5,516/mo
Assisted Living$5,443/mo$5,104/mo$4,765/mo
Independent Living$6,096/mo$5,421/mo$4,180/mo
Memory Care
Newport County, RI:$6,428/mo
Rhode Island:$6,095/mo
U.S.:$5,516/mo
Assisted Living
Newport County, RI:$5,443/mo
Rhode Island:$5,104/mo
U.S.:$4,765/mo
Independent Living
Newport County, RI:$6,096/mo
Rhode Island:$5,421/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
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Memory care costs in Newport County, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Newport County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Newport County, RI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Newport County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Newport County, RI$11,129/mo$11,412/mo-2.5%
Rhode Island$6,193/mo$5,958/mo+3.9%
National$5,499/mo$5,519/mo-0.4%
Newport County, RI
2024 average cost:$11,129/mo
2023 average cost:$11,412/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Rhode Island
2024 average cost:$6,193/mo
2023 average cost:$5,958/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,519/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Newport County

Recent reviews for memory care in Newport County

Anchor Bay at Pocasset in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is a wonderful facility! The staff tries very hard to work with all of the residents and make sure they are happy. It's bright and warm from the minute you walk in. I would recommend this facility to any family in need of placement for a loved one

Wingate Residences on the East Side in Providence, RI

4.5
I want to praise the staff at Wingate on the East Side for their prompt and compassionate response to a referral that I made on behalf of a patient. They were flexible with schedules, interviews and special requests, and were very adaptable when our plans changed. I was always able to reach ...
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Autumn Glen at Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, MA

5.0
Previously my love one was at a different facility and I will say that it is much better for her. They provide a lot of nice programs that they run. They do have a Memory Care section and I find that the people here are just more caring. The staff team is very knowledgeable and communicative. If ...
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Newport County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newport County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newport County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Newport County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Newport County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newport County, RINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Newport County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Newport County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Newport County, RINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newport County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Newport County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newport County, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Newport County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Newport County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newport County, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newport County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Newport County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newport County, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Newport County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Rhode Island memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Newport County protect seniors.
Learn about Rhode Island memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, Atria Aquidneck Place and Blenheim-Newport are the top-rated memory care facilities near Newport County, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.

There are 5 memory care facilities near Newport County, Rhode Island. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Newport County, Rhode Island are Anchor Bay at East Providence, Atria Bay Spring Village and Anchor Bay at Pocasset. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Newport County, Rhode Island typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Newport County, Rhode Island, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Newport County, Rhode Island, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Newport County, Rhode Island ranges from $250 to $18615. The average Memory Care cost in Newport County, Rhode Island is $6,428. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Newport County, Rhode Island typically starts at $250. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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