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Assisted living costs in Bristol County average about $5,145 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 214 communities in Bristol County. Our detailed directory has 4715 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Providence, Cranston and Easton.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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My mother was a resident at the Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home from December of 2010 until she passed away in February of 2019. It would be difficult for me to accurately describe the high level of care,...
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The price range of Wyndemere Woods worked out for my mother. The staff are very friendly. Activities are offered to the residents. The community is pet friendly and they also have transportation available....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wyndemere Woods is an assisted living community located in the north eastern corner of Rhode Island in the town of Woonsocket. Deep in the heart of New England, residents enjoy a slower pace of life that is crowned with the annual glorious slow changing of the leaves from deep green to amber to...
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My friend [name removed] is the number one friend in the whole wide world! I wouldn't hurt him or let anybody else hurt him either. This is why I went to his rescue to move back to Mount Vernon in 2016 then...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The warmth and character of a restored antique farmhouse, a rural setting close to the center of town, and the security and comfort of all modern amenities contribute to the relaxed and friendly ambiance of Pond Home, a retirement home in Wrentham, Massachusetts.What really sets Pond Home apart,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are a family owned 36 bed cozy and comfortable historic home. We are located within walking distance from Plymouth harbor and Plymouth center. This geographical location allows our clients to be easily involved in all functions of the community. Public transportation is also available. The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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All new management team has made some wonderful changes for the residents. Thank you!
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Assisted Living Residences at Hancock Park is a senior living community that supports a resident's independence, while providing medical care or nursing support when necesssary. Our 42-apartment assisted living community is in the heart of historic Quincy near shopping, dining, and entertainment....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have visited many senior living facilities and Avery Crossing is truly one of the best. On our visits the staff is incredibly helpful with anything we may need. In addition, we have found the facilities...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Avery Crossings is a 60 apartment independent/assisted living residence located in Needham Heights. Our community is a short walk from shops, restaurants, medical offices and the train station. We have a long tenured, seasoned and caring staff that provide personal care and medication management....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Village at Farm Pond, a Parkside Community designed to capture the spirit and charm of New England. The grounds are expansive and truly breathtaking. Enjoy its beauty throughout the year, from the cozy three-season porch or while meandering amidst our walking paths and accessible...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Bristol County, RI

The average cost of senior living in Bristol County is $5,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newport, RI with an average of $5,552 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bristol County, RI, vs. nearby counties

Bristol County, RI
$5,145/mo
$5,552/mo

Assisted living costs in Bristol County, RI, vs. state and national averages

Bristol County, RI
$5,145/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Bristol County, RI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,145/mo
$7,465/mo

Assisted living costs in Bristol County, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,597/mo
Studio
$4,608/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,706/mo

Senior living costs in Bristol County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bristol County, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBristol County, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,145/mo$5,956/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,465/mo$7,496/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,044/mo$4,881/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bristol County, RI:$5,145/mo
Rhode Island:$5,956/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bristol County, RI:$7,465/mo
Rhode Island:$7,496/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bristol County, RI:$5,044/mo
Rhode Island:$4,881/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bristol County, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bristol County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Bristol County, RI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bristol County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bristol County, RI$5,701/mo$5,587/mo+2.0%
Rhode Island$5,058/mo$4,857/mo+4.1%
National$4,972/mo$4,754/mo+4.6%
Bristol County, RI
2024 average cost:$5,701/mo
2023 average cost:$5,587/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Rhode Island
2024 average cost:$5,058/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$4,972/mo
2023 average cost:$4,754/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bristol County, RI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bristol County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bristol County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bristol County

Brigham House in Watertown, MA

5.0
Watertown is our home town, [name removed] is able to go shopping and take a walk in familiar surroundings. Biggest plus is when her money runs out, they will keep her and she gets a small amount of her social security.

Cadbury Commons in Cambridge, MA

3.8
Our experience with this community was good, overall it is kept pretty clean. The care services are pretty reliable, the activities were however a little bit weaker. The food at this community was very good, and we really liked the responsiveness of the staff and the availability the memory care ...
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Cornerstone at Canton

4.9
The staff at Cornerstone are so attentive, they know all of the residents by name and the families that come to visit. They are great about making sure nobody is stuck in their rooms and that everyone is engaging with each other whether that be in big groups or smaller groups. They are giving ...
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Bristol County review score based on 1,006 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1006 reviews of 214 Bristol County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bristol County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bristol County review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bristol County, RI214 facilities
8.6
Newport, RI123 facilities
8.5
Kent County, RI174 facilities

Review subcategories for Bristol County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,006 reviews of 214 Bristol County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bristol County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Bristol County, RI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
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Bristol County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bristol County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bristol County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bristol County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol County, RINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bristol County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol County, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bristol County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol County, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bristol County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol County, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
70.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
43%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bristol County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Rhode Island assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bristol County protect seniors.
Learn about Rhode Island assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Atria Bay Spring Village, Atria Draper Place and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bristol County, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.
There are 214 assisted living facilities near Bristol County, Rhode Island. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bristol County, Rhode Island are Atria Draper Place, Atria Lincoln Place and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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