Before you start your search for Providence assisted living facilities, learn what you can expect in the "The Creative Capital" from cost of care to cultural amenities.
If you already live in the Providence area, you know how it can lighten the the wallet. The cost of living is 27% higher than the national average. Taxation in the Ocean State is equally tough. Social Security benefits are taxed, as are most other sources of retirement income like pensions.
The average cost of a private, one-bedroom in a Providence assisted living facility is $4,500 a month, according to a recent survey by Genworth Financial. The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is $315 a day; the average for a semi-private room is $291.
Within the State of Rhode Island Department of Health, the Office of Facility Regulation is responsible for licensing, regulating and inspecting all assisted living facilities within the state. To learn more about assisted living regulations in the state go to their website. In addition, go the Rhode Island's comprehensive Department of Elderly Affairs website for senior-related news, program and services information and important web links.
Among the attractions in the city are its 1,200 acres of parks such Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, Prospect Terrace Park, and Roger Williams Park with its zoo, Botanical Center, and Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. Also, check out the city's nine public libraries as well as the Providence Athenæum, one of the oldest libraries in the country.
The creative hub of the city is the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, boasting the twentieth largest collection in the country. The creative can't-miss in Providence is the summer's Waterfire--100 bonfires placed in the city's three rivers and Waterplace Park.
The City of Providence runs 10 senior centers around the city. The downtown Westminster Senior Center, for example, provides educational and cultural projects, volunteer work, insurance counseling and many other services. The yearly cost is only $5.
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| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $46,770 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $91,250 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $114,975 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $45,760 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $54,910 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $18,530 |
10 Old Diamond Hill Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864-4611
Emerald Bay Retirement Living offers a range of Senior Living Solutions, including Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care at the adjacent Emerald Bay Healthcare Center.
945 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Greenwich Bay Retirement Living located in East Greenwich Rhode Island offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimers and Dementia Care services for seniors.
17 Pleasant View Ave
Smithfield, RI 02917-1792
North Bay Manor is a continuing care facility that offers 60 units for Independent living, 20 units of assisted living and 60 units of skilled nursing care. They also offer respite care. I offer private rooms and…
14 Old Pocasset Lane
Johnston, RI 02919-3138
Pocasset Bay Manor offers a 110 independent living units and 62 assisted-living units. Pets are allowed. This facility has been in operation for 14 years. The base fee includes housekeeping, scheduled…
1215 Main Rd
Tiverton, RI 02878-4246
Sakonnet Bay Retirement Living, located in Tiverton Rhode Island offers a full range Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and Skilled Nursing Care at Sakonnet Bay Healthcare Center.
1 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 2919
The Bridge at Cherry Hill was for known as Whytebrook Terrace. This facility offers 84 units of assisted living and seven units of independent living. Included in the base the are three meals per day, housekeeping,…
700 Smith St
Providence, RI 02908-3500
Capitol Ridge at Providence is a cozy urban retreat situated in historic Providence, overlooking downtown and the State House.
101 Highland Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
The right choice for assisted living on the East Side pr Providence - unmatched in location, services and value.
101 Highland Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
The right choice for Assisted Living on the East Side - Unmatched in Service, Location & Value. Exclusively created to celebrate you, your wisdom, your spirit, and your life – The Highlands on the East Side is a…
55 Oaklawn Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Situated in the vibrant community of Cranston, Rhode Island, Pacifica Senior Living Victoria Court offers full-service assisted living and memory care programs, providing a warm, inviting and familiar environment for…
1959 Kingstown Road
South Kingstown, RI 02879-1600
South Bay Bay Retirement Living, located in South Kingstown Rhode Island, offers a full range of Senior Living Solutions, including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care at South Bay Healthcare…
One Cherry Hill Rd
Johnston, RI 02919-2647
At The Bridge at Cherry Hill, we are passionate about what we do, and our dedicated, professional staff is committed to helping our residents maintain an active lifestyle while maintaining their independence and…
40 Irving Ave
East Providence, RI 02914-2301
This summary also covers Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Newport, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, West Greenwich, Woonsocket and all surrounding areas.