Senior Living in Washington County, Rhode Island
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Washington County
6 communities licensed by the state of Rhode Island. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightview Commons | Wakefield | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 88 | — |
| Brookdale South Bay | Wakefield | Assisted Living | 80 | — |
| Carriage House at the Elms | Westerly | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 20 | — |
| Chestnut Cottage at the Elms | Westerly | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 25 | — |
| Golden Years Assisted Living Community | Westerly | Assisted Living | 26 | — |
| The Elms Retirement Residence | Westerly | Assisted Living | 40 | — |
Also in Washington County, from public records: 11 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Rhode Island costs a median of $7,781 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Rhode Island: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Washington County
11 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Village | Westerly | 151 | Property Advisory Group |
| Beachwinds Apartments | Narragansett | 152 | POAH Communities |
| Belleville House | North Kingstown | 20 | Phoenix Property Management |
| Essex Village | North Kingstown | 109 | Federal Management |
| Indian Run Vil | Wakefield | 115 | Wingate Management |
| Merchants Village | Westerly | 116 | ACL Properties |
| New Canonchet Cliffs | Hope Valley | 114 | William J Canning Management |
| Peace Dale Estates | Peace Dale | 32 | Property Advisory Group |
| Peace Dale House | Peace Dale | 100 | Peace Dale United Church Housing |
| Rodman Commons | South Kingstown | 49 | Housing Opportunities |
| Saugatucket Springs Apartments | Hopkinton | 53 | Housing Opportunities |
Nursing homes in Washington County
9 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Health Centre | North Kingstown | ★★★★★ | 66 | For profit - Corporation |
| Royal of Westerly Nursing Center | Westerly | ★★★★★ | 66 | For profit - Partnership |
| South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Center | West Kingston | ★★★★★ | 112 | For profit - Corporation |
| Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | North Kingstown | ★★★★☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care | West Kingston | ★★★★☆ | 55 | For profit - Corporation |
| South County Nursing and Rehabilitation | North Kingstown | ★★★★☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Westerly Health Center | Westerly | ★★★★☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Apple Rehab Clipper | Westerly | ★★★☆☆ | 60 | For profit - Corporation |
| Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield | South Kingstown | ★★☆☆☆ | 80 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.