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.
What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and the staff. Based on the experience so far, we would recommend The Lighthouse at Lincoln to other families who may need a place for their...
The staff and residents are so caring. It is a wonderful combination of independence and support. The activities are great and easy to choose what is best for me. Meals are extremely well done. Highly...
My mother moved in several months ago and it has been a perfect spot for her! The social interaction, prepared meals, and lovely environment have been a great fit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Aide...
My uncle recently moved into Anchor Bay (one bedroom apt). Having helped him with his choice and move, as well as visiting daily for 2 weeks, I feel like I have a good picture of the facility and how it...
My mother moved in several months ago and it has been a perfect spot for her! The social interaction, prepared meals, and lovely environment have been a great fit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Aide...
It's a pretty clean place. The staff is very good. The director and head RN are great. Activities director keeps everyone busy and is an absolutely amazing person. Dining is decent food. Dining room itself...
My mother moved in several months ago and it has been a perfect spot for her! The social interaction, prepared meals, and lovely environment have been a great fit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Aide...
What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness and the staff. Based on the experience so far, we would recommend The Lighthouse at Lincoln to other families who may need a place for their...
My uncle recently moved into Anchor Bay (one bedroom apt). Having helped him with his choice and move, as well as visiting daily for 2 weeks, I feel like I have a good picture of the facility and how it...
She did well there with all the encouragement from PT and OT and is doing much better at home. She liked all your services and the food.
My uncle recently moved into Anchor Bay (one bedroom apt). Having helped him with his choice and move, as well as visiting daily for 2 weeks, I feel like I have a good picture of the facility and how it...
My mother moved in several months ago and it has been a perfect spot for her! The social interaction, prepared meals, and lovely environment have been a great fit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Aide...
It's a pretty clean place. The staff is very good. The director and head RN are great. Activities director keeps everyone busy and is an absolutely amazing person. Dining is decent food. Dining room itself...
My uncle recently moved into Anchor Bay (one bedroom apt). Having helped him with his choice and move, as well as visiting daily for 2 weeks, I feel like I have a good picture of the facility and how it...
My mother moved in several months ago and it has been a perfect spot for her! The social interaction, prepared meals, and lovely environment have been a great fit. The staff are friendly and helpful. Aide...
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
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-222-5960
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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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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