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Assisted living costs in Portsmouth average about $5,551 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Portsmouth. Our detailed directory has 116 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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Photo of Atria Aquidneck Place
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99 Floor plans available
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This review is long overdue, but comes from the heart. In February, my mother spent a respite stay at Atria Aquidneck Place following a difficult accident. She had sustained multiple injuries - a broken and...
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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55 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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We left there [date removed], however what we liked the most about the community was their great staff, the great good and the good day trips. Based on the experience we had, we would recommend Atria...
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 in a stately mansion, Atria Harborhill is a welcoming community where residents are encouraged to lead healthy, active, independent lives. Enjoy a relaxing walk around the grounds, sit and catch up with friends, or participate in one of many daily activities. Centrally located in the...
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I recently moved my mom into memory care at Anchor Bay. It was a task that I dreaded doing for so long. However, the team at Anchor Bay helped me every step of the way. Two weeks post move-in, my mom tells...
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 near One Hundred Acre Cove Nature Preserve with beautiful water views, Anchor Bay at East Providence is a vibrant, cozy senior living community located near Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital and Roger Williams Hospital as well as Seekonk Shopping Center, RISD Museum and Haines...
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Photo of Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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42 reviews
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We are happy with it. Great: the facility and apartments, and many staff. Good: the food OK: the Activities and the rest of the staff.
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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33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Able to text staff on any issues. Due to severe vision issues from macular degeneration the staff of CNA were reluctant to help things such as with dialing numbers or help with assisting in finding items she...
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Portsmouth, RI

The average cost of senior living in Portsmouth is $5,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakefield-Peacedale, RI with an average of $5,224 per month.

Assisted living costs in Portsmouth, RI, vs. nearby cities

Portsmouth, RI
$5,551/mo
$5,413/mo

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

Portsmouth, RI
$5,551/mo
U.S. national average
$4,835/mo

Assisted living costs in Portsmouth, RI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,551/mo
$6,450/mo

Assisted living costs in Portsmouth, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$11,195/mo
Studio
$7,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,740/mo

Senior living costs in Portsmouth 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: Portsmouth, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortsmouth, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,551/mo$5,114/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,450/mo$6,108/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$6,159/mo$5,433/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Portsmouth, RI:$5,551/mo
Rhode Island:$5,114/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Portsmouth, RI:$6,450/mo
Rhode Island:$6,108/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Portsmouth, RI:$6,159/mo
Rhode Island:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Portsmouth, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, RI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Portsmouth 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 median 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
Portsmouth, RI$5,522/mo$5,988/mo-7.8%
Rhode Island$5,569/mo$5,306/mo+5.0%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Portsmouth, RI
2024 average cost:$5,522/mo
2023 average cost:$5,988/mo
Percent change:-7.8%
Rhode Island
2024 average cost:$5,569/mo
2023 average cost:$5,306/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portsmouth

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portsmouth

Swan Brook Assisted Living in Swansea, MA

5.0
I would highly recommend this facility to others. It was the least expensive for miles around. It is very homey. The staff and the owner are so nice. I can't say enough good things about this facility. The staff calls me for every little issue. For example, she fell a couple of times. They call ...
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The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI

5.0
This is the third assisted living i have been in. My apartment is larger then my last one and a year after being here I am paying less per month. The chef here is great and has a great variety of menu items.

Whaler's Cove in New Bedford, MA

5.0
Thanks to A Place for Mom, we found out about Whaler’s Cove and we recently moved a family member into one of their spacious studio apartments. She is very happy and so are we. The staff is professional and very caring. Moving there was the right decision for our family. The food is excellent ...
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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
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
52.4%
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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
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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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
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17.3%
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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
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
18%
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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
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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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 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 Portsmouth protect seniors.
Learn about Rhode Island assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Atria Aquidneck Place, Atria Harborhill and Anchor Bay at East Providence are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Portsmouth, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Portsmouth, Rhode Island. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Portsmouth, Rhode Island are Anchor Bay at East Providence, Smithfield Woods and Atria Bay Spring Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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