Senior Living in Providence, RI: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Providence, Rhode Island spans 75 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 101 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport, and Bristol counties in Rhode Island, plus Bristol County in Massachusetts. 17 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Providence: 75 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport, and Bristol counties in Rhode Island, plus Bristol County in Massachusetts, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 154 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Providence County, RI 30 communities
- Anchor Bay at East ProvidenceRiverside, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Anchor Bay at PocassetJohnston, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Atria Lincoln PlaceLincoln, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Autumn Villa Assisted LivingCumberland, RI · Assisted Living
- Briarcliffe GardensJohnston, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Capitol Ridge at ProvidenceProvidence, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Chapel Hill Assisted LivingCumberland, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Charlesgate Senior Living CenterProvidence, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Darlington Assisted Living Center No 1Pawtucket, RI · Assisted Living
- Darlington Assisted Living Center No 2Pawtucket, RI · Assisted Living
- Darlington Memory LaneNorth Providence, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Evergreen Assisted LivingWoonsocket, RI · Assisted Living
- Four Seasons Assisted LivingNorth Scituate, RI · Assisted Living
- Highlands on the East SideProvidence, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Jeanne Jugan Residence (Assisted Living)Pawtucket, RI · Assisted Living
- Lighthouse at LincolnLincoln, RI · Assisted Living
- Saint Elizabeth CourtProvidence, RI · Assisted Living
- Scandinavian CommunitiesProvidence, RI · Assisted Living
- St Germain ManorWoonsocket, RI · Assisted Living
- Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Community (Assisted Living and Memory Care)Greenville, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Bridge at Cherry HillJohnston, RI · Assisted Living
- The Loft at Linn Assisted Living Memory CareEast Providence, RI · Assisted Living
- The Preserve at BriarcliffeJohnston, RI · Assisted Living
- The Villa at Saint AntoineNorth Smithfield, RI · Assisted Living
- Tockwotton on the Waterfront (Assisted Living and Memory Care)East Providence, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Victoria Court Memory CareCranston, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Wingate Residences on Blackstone BoulevardProvidence, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Wingate Residences on the East SideProvidence, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Winslow GardensEast Providence, RI · Assisted Living
- Wyndemere WoodsWoonsocket, RI · Assisted Living
Kent County, RI 13 communities
- All American Assisted Living at WarwickWarwick, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Anchor Bay at GreenwichEast Greenwich, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Atria HarborhillEast Greenwich, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brentwood by the BayWarwick, RI · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Centre of New EnglandCoventry, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Commonwealth HouseWarwick, RI · Assisted Living
- Ethan PlaceWarwick, RI · Assisted Living
- Greenwich Farms at WarwickWarwick, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Halcyon at West BayWarwick, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Pine Acres ALRCoventry, RI · Assisted Living
- Spring Villa Memory CareWest Warwick, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Summer VillaCoventry, RI · Assisted Living
- The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living ResidenceWarwick, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Washington County, RI 6 communities
- Brightview CommonsWakefield, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale South BayWakefield, RI · Assisted Living
- Carriage House at the ElmsWesterly, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Chestnut Cottage at the ElmsWesterly, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Golden Years Assisted Living CommunityWesterly, RI · Assisted Living
- The Elms Retirement ResidenceWesterly, RI · Assisted Living
Newport County, RI 5 communities
- Atria Aquidneck PlacePortsmouth, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Blenheim NewportMiddletown, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale Sakonnet BayTiverton, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Forest Farm Assisted LivingMiddletown, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- St Clare - NewportNewport, RI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Bristol County, RI 3 communities
- Atria Bay SpringBarrington, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Franklin Court Assisted LivingBristol, RI · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Willows Assisted LivingWarren, RI · Assisted Living
Bristol County, MA 18 communities
- All American Assisted Living at RaynhamRaynham, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Atria FairhavenFairhaven, MA · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Autumn Glen at DartmouthDartmouth, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale AttleboroAttleboro, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Christopher Heights of AttleboroAttleboro, MA · Assisted Living
- Clifton Assisted Living CommunitySomerset, MA · Assisted Living
- Gabriel House of Fall RiverFall River, MA · Assisted Living
- Mill Hill ResidenceYarmouth, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- River Falls Senior LivingFall River, MA · Assisted Living
- Swan BrookSwansea, MA · Assisted Living
- The Arbors at TauntonTaunton, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Branches of North AttleboroNorth Attleboro, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Cottages at Dartmouth VillageDartmouth, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Residence at Cedar DellDartmouth, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Residence at Five CornersEaston, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Residence at Great WoodsNorton, MA · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Village at Willow CrossingsMansfield, MA · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Whaler's CoveNew Bedford, MA · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Providence?
Assisted living in the Providence area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Providence range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Rhode Island’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Providence?
17 of the 101 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Providence metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Sacred Heart Nursing Home in New Bedford. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Nursing Home | New Bedford, MA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 217 | Diocesan Health Facilities |
| Cherry Hill Manor | Johnston, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 171 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Cedar Crest Nursing Centre | Cranston, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 156 | Independent |
| Woonsocket Health Center | Woonsocket, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 150 | Independent |
| Life Care Center of Attleboro | Attleboro, MA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 123 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Briarcliffe Manor | Johnston, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 122 | Independent |
| South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Center | West Kingston, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 112 | Health Concepts, Ltd. |
| Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Newport, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 95 | Health Concepts, Ltd. |
| Hattie Ide Chaffee Home | East Providence, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 69 | Independent |
| Roberts Health Centre | North Kingstown, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 66 | Independent |
| Royal of Westerly Nursing Center | Westerly, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 66 | Royal Health Group |
| Alpine Nursing Home | Coventry, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | East Providence, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 60 | Health Concepts, Ltd. |
| John Clarke Senior Living | Middletown, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Tockwotton on the Waterfront (Skilled Nursing) | East Providence, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 52 | Independent |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence (Skilled Nursing) | Pawtucket, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 49 | Little Sisters Of The Poor |
| Avalon Nursing Home | Warwick, RI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 31 | Independent |
| Holiday Retirement Home | Manville, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 170 | Independent |
| Life Care Center Of Raynham | Raynham, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 154 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Kent Regency Center | Warwick, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 153 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Golden Crest Nursing Centre | North Providence, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 152 | Independent |
| Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center | Fairhaven, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 142 | Independent |
| Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center | Somerset, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 142 | Michael Feist |
| Somerset Ridge Center | Somerset, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 135 | Best Care Services |
| Madonna Manor Nursing Home | North Attleboro, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 129 | Diocesan Health Facilities |
| The Oaks | New Bedford, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 122 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | North Kingstown, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Marquis Health Services |
| Morgan Health Center | Johnston, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Marquis Health Services |
| South County Nursing and Rehabilitation | North Kingstown, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Eden Healthcare |
| Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Providence, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Westerly Health Center | Westerly, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Marquis Health Services |
| Our Ladys Haven of Fairhaven | Fairhaven, MA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 117 | Diocesan Health Facilities |
| Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Community (Skilled Nursing) | Greenville, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 80 | Eden Healthcare |
| Scandinavian Home | Cranston, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 74 | Independent |
| Grandview Center | Cumberland, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 72 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Warren Center | Warren, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 63 | Independent |
| Mansion Nursing and Rehab Center | Central Falls, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 62 | Independent |
| Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care | West Kingston, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 55 | Centers Health Care |
| Cra-Mar Meadows | Cranston, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 41 | Independent |
| Bethany Home of Rhode Island | Providence, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 33 | Independent |
| Harris Health Center | East Providence, RI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 31 | Independent |
| Catholic Memorial Home | Fall River, MA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 300 | Diocesan Health Facilities |
| Saint Elizabeth Home East Greenwich | East Greenwich, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 168 | Independent |
| Evergreen House Health Center | East Providence, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 160 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Care One at New Bedford | New Bedford, MA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 154 | Careone |
| Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center | Pawtucket, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 154 | The Mayer Family |
| West Shore Health Center | Warwick, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 145 | Health Concepts, Ltd. |
| The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare | Bristol, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 133 | Green Tree Healthcare Management |
| Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center | Bristol, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 128 | Green Tree Healthcare Management |
| AdviniaCare Newport | Newport, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 114 | Athena Healthcare Systems |
| Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Center | Fairhaven, MA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 107 | Royal Health Group |
| Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Pascoag, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 100 | Eden Healthcare |
| Mount St Rita Health Centre | Cumberland, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 98 | Covenant Health |
| Grace Barker Nursing Center | Warren, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 86 | Independent |
| Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Warren, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 76 | Independent |
| Apple Rehab Clipper | Westerly, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 60 | Apple Rehab |
| Royal Middletown Nursing Center | Middletown, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 50 | Royal Health Group |
| St Clare Home | Newport, RI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 50 | Independent |
| St Antoine Residence | North Smithfield, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 260 | Independent |
| Lincolnwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | North Providence, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 200 | Marquis Health Services |
| Riverview Healthcare Community | Coventry, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 190 | Marquis Health Services |
| AdviniaCare Oakland Grove | Woonsocket, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 178 | Adviniacare |
| Mill Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Fall River, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 152 | Marquis Health Services |
| Grand Islander Center | Middletown, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 146 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Hathaway Manor Extended Care | New Bedford, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 142 | Integritus Healthcare |
| AdviniaCare Waterview Villas | East Providence, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 132 | Athena Healthcare Systems |
| Greenwood Center | Warwick, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 130 | Genesis Healthcare |
| The Friendly Home | Woonsocket, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 126 | Independent |
| Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation | Fall River, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 124 | Best Care Services |
| Brandon Woods of Dartmouth | South Dartmouth, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 118 | Elder Services |
| Marian Manor of Taunton | Taunton, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 116 | Diocesan Health Facilities |
| Bayberry Commons | Pascoag, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 110 | Independent |
| Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Smithfield, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 100 | Marquis Health Services |
| Brentwood Health Center | Warwick, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 96 | Eden Healthcare |
| Elderwood Of Scallop Shell at Wakefield | South Kingstown, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 80 | Elderwood |
| Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Providence, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 70 | Health Concepts, Ltd. |
| Fall River Jewish Home | Fall River, MA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 62 | Azure Healthcare |
| Harris Health Care Center North | Central Falls, RI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 32 | Independent |
| Berkshire Place | Providence, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 220 | Green Tree Healthcare Management |
| Respiratory & Rehabilitation Center of RI | Coventry, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 210 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Cedar Haven Operations Holding Valley View Healthcare | Woonsocket, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 185 | Independent |
| Sarah S Brayton Center | Fall River, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 183 | Best Care Services |
| Fall River Healthcare | Fall River, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 176 | Next Step Healthcare |
| Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center | North Easton, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 171 | Athena Healthcare Systems |
| AdviniaCare Orchard | East Providence, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 166 | Athena Healthcare Systems |
| AdviniaCare Summit Commons | Providence, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 165 | Athena Healthcare Systems |
| Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center | Providence, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 161 | Adviniacare |
| Brandon Woods of New Bedford | New Bedford, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 135 | Elder Services |
| Garden Place Healthcare | Attleboro, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 133 | Next Step Healthcare |
| Lake Forest Health & Rehabilitation | Smithfield, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 133 | Independent |
| Greenville Center | Greenville, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 131 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab Center | Pawtucket, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 129 | Adviniacare |
| West View Nursing Home | West Warwick, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 120 | Eden Healthcare |
| Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fall River, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 112 | Alpha Snf Ma |
| Regalcare at Taunton | Taunton, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 100 | Regalcare |
| Wedgemere Healthcare | Taunton, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 94 | Next Step Healthcare |
| Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center | Swansea, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 86 | Alpha Snf Ma |
| Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford | New Bedford, MA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 80 | Vantage Care |
| Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center | Pascoag, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 71 | Independent |
| Sunny View Nursing Home | Warwick, RI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 57 | Eden Healthcare |
| Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Providence, RI | Not rated | 206 | Marquis Health Services |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Providence areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Providence metro is spread across Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport, and Bristol counties in Rhode Island, plus Bristol County in Massachusetts. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Rhode Island
- Providence (14)
- Warwick (13)
- East Providence (10)
- Johnston (7)
- Woonsocket (7)
- Westerly (7)
- Coventry (6)
- Pawtucket (6)
- Middletown (5)
Massachusetts
- Fall River (9)
- New Bedford (7)
- Attleboro (4)
- Fairhaven (4)
- Taunton (4)
- Somerset (3)
- Dartmouth (3)
- Raynham (2)
- North Attleboro (2)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
Providence senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Rhode Island, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 17 Providence-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 75 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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