Assisted Living Residences in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Assisted Living Residences Directory
11 licensed assisted living residences across 6 cities.
Rhode Island licenses Assisted Living Residences through the Department of Health. The state has more than 60 licensed residences. Most are mid-to-large communities, with about a dozen smaller residences of 30 units or fewer in cities like Pawtucket, Westerly, and Woonsocket.
See what care costs here, or learn how assisted living residences work.
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2 countiesCities in Rhode Island
6 cities- North Smithfield 1 home · avg 26 beds
- Pawtucket 3 homes · avg 20 beds
- Riverside 1 home · avg 23 beds
- Warwick 1 home · avg 10 beds
- Westerly 3 homes · avg 24 beds
- Woonsocket 2 homes · avg 28 beds
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Rhode Island care costs at a glance
Median monthly figures for Rhode Island. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.
| Type of care | Median per month |
|---|---|
| Assisted living Monthly median, one resident | $7,781 |
| In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week | $7,627 |
| Nursing home Semi-private room | $12,106 |
Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.
Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.
Full cost breakdown for Rhode Island assisted living residences →Talk through your shortlist with an advisor
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What small care homes are called in Rhode Island
- Licensing term
- assisted living residence (ALR)
- Size and capacity
- Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
- Licensed and inspected by
- Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)
Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's global Medicaid waiver can cover assisted living services for eligible residents. The program to ask about by name is Rhode Island Medicaid 1115 Waiver.
How Medicaid covers residential care →Common questions about assisted living residences in Rhode Island
- How many assisted living residences are there in Rhode Island?
- Our Rhode Island directory lists 11 licensed assisted living residences across 6 cities. The largest concentrations are in Providence County, Washington County.
- What is an assisted living residence in Rhode Island?
- "Assisted Living Residence" is the Rhode Island licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Licensed homes range from small residential settings to larger communities.
- How much does assisted living cost in Rhode Island?
- The median assisted living rate in Rhode Island is $7,781 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
- Who licenses assisted living residences in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) licenses and inspects every assisted living residence in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
- Does Medicaid pay for assisted living residences in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island's global Medicaid waiver can cover assisted living services for eligible residents. The program to ask about by name is Rhode Island Medicaid 1115 Waiver. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.