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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Portsmouth, RI

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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Portsmouth for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Portsmouth area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Reservoir, Elmwood and Blackstone.
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Photo of Atria Aquidneck Place
1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.2
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24 reviews
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For me, it came down to having the availability of memory care for my wife, but once here, I was pleasantly happy with the overall experience here. I would and have recommended it to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Atria Aquidneck Place, you'll find a supportive community with New England charm and the comforts of home. Take a leisurely walk with friends and family around our beautiful five-acre campus, or shop in nearby historic Newport. Atria Aquidneck Place is conveniently located close to local...
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Photo of Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.6
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35 reviews
8.6
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35 reviews
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We found all of the staff at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay extremely helpful and caring. My dad moved in first and my mom moved in after finishing a rehab stint. Unfortunately, she passed after just being there for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities.Brookdale is open to new residents. Reach out to us and we can provide a virtual tour.With scenic views of Narragansett Bay, the Mount Hope Bridge and the Sakonnet River, our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, has four...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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24 reviews
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24 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at Blenheim Newport and the experience has been overall very good so far. The cleanliness, friendliness and staff are very good. Based on our experience, I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Situated on fifteen beautiful acres in Middletown, Rhode Island, Blenheim-Newport is an innovative senior living community providing assisted living services in a residential, home-like environment. Blenheim-Newport borders historic Newport, offering many cultural, educational and recreational...
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22 Floor plans available
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The staff is very friendly to their residents, and are friendly to us as visitors. I would recommend this facility to anyone who is interested in a place like Prosper.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Fall River historical district, the Prosper at Fall River provides gracious urbane living in a cozy, cordially appointed setting. Providing a supportive environment for seniors, the Prosper encourages independence, promotes good health, and provides customized...
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3 reviews
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Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility stands out as a meticulously maintained establishment with a team of warm and accommodating staff members. They go above and beyond to ensure that residents like my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Everything has been excellent here so far. Mom did have a hard time transitioning, but the staff was helping with that. They are the most affordable for what mom needed. She has finally started getting...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of The Seasons East Greenwich
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of St. Clare Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
The Daniel Child House is located in the heart of Warren. It is an elegant historic home build by Daniel Child around the turn of the century. Our home is within walking distance to downtown Warren, and the historic water district. East Bay Bike path and Burrs Park are just beyond our home. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Portsmouth, RI

The average cost of senior living in Portsmouth is $5,045 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakefield-Peacedale, RI with an average of $4,859 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portsmouth, RI vs. nearby cities

Portsmouth, RI
$5,045/mo
$5,058/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portsmouth, RI vs. the state and national average

Portsmouth, RI
$5,045/mo
U.S. national average
$4,723/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portsmouth vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,045/mo
$5,952/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Portsmouth, RI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,552/mo
Studio
$5,590/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,240/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Portsmouth over time

Portsmouth, RIRI stateNational

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What families are saying about assisted living in Portsmouth

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portsmouth

The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
THE BEST PLACE EVER... awesome! 5 on all!!! They gave [name removed] so accommodating and bend over backwards to help in every way. Honestly, I couldn't be happier... my aunt is thrilled to be there. My sister and I are just waiting for our time to move into the bridge!

Smithfield Woods

5.0
Smithfield Woods was recommended to us by a neighbor who's mother had been a resident a while back, they described it as homie, welcoming and friendly, like a second family. I was pleasantly surprised on just how accurate that description was even from the very beginning at our tour. We made our ...
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Brookdale Attleboro

5.0
My mom is very happy so far at Brookdale. It's a great place. We picked this community because of the cost and location, she is much closer to me now than when she lived in her house.

Portsmouth assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portsmouth assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portsmouth, RINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portsmouth, RINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portsmouth, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portsmouth, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
41%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portsmouth, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portsmouth

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Rhode Island assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Portsmouth protect seniors.

Learn about Rhode Island Assisted Living regulations

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