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Assisted living costs in Shelter Harbor average about $6,143 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Shelter Harbor. Our detailed directory has 137 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 The Elms Retirement Residence
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9.4
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It's a facility that really feels like "home." My mother loves it. It doesn't matter what time of day you visit the staff are engaged with the residents who are interacting with each other. My mother is in...
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.
The Elms Assisted Retirement Campus is located in a beautiful Victorian neighborhood central to downtown Westerly, RI. We are within minutes of safe walking distance to Granite Theatre, Wilcox Park, Westerly Library and many churches, shops and restaurants. Founded in 1985 by onsite Owner Guy...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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40 reviews
9.5
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I am so grateful that we found a place like Avalon for my father. The entire staff at Avalon is exceptional. The aides are so compassionate and patient - regularly offering a gentle, loving touch, kind words...
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.
StoneRidge is a senior living community of over 300 residents and 220 employees. Set on 32 beautiful acres less than three miles from downtown Mystic, StoneRidge offers residents the best of both worlds: a fulfilling lifestyle in one of the most attractive spots on the Connecticut coast. Here,...
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Photo of Brookdale South Bay
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55 Floor plans available
9.1
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36 reviews
9.1
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36 reviews
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Was so surprised at how large the apartments are! It’s a small facility but the rooms are amazing! Can’t wait for my mom to come here! Thank you a place for mom! I never knew this place existed till I made...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities.Trade home maintenance and long to-do lists for more time to do what you want to do. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has a worry-free retirement lifestyle with three levels of care on one campus, including independent...
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Photo of Academy Point at Mystic
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44 Floor plans available
7.9
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38 reviews
7.9
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Academy Point is the perfect place for our 95yo mom. She enjoys the activities provided, socializing at meal times and having visitors. The staff is very friendly and everyone knows her name. They check in...
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.
Overlooking downtown Mystic Connecticut, Academy Point is a thoughtful, historic renovation of the former Mystic Academy. Much of the original building has been preserved to offer an environment rich in local history and fond memories. As an assisted living community, Academy point provides its...
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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.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in one of Connecticut’s delightful shoreline towns, you must come see Masonicare at Mystic. This brand new community from one of the state’s most trusted providers of senior services is located on Clara Drive, not far from the Aquarium, and next to a beautiful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Shelter Harbor, RI

The average cost of senior living in Shelter Harbor is $6,143 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakefield-Peacedale, RI with an average of $5,305 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shelter Harbor, RI, vs. nearby cities

Shelter Harbor, RI
$6,143/mo
$5,608/mo

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

Shelter Harbor, RI
$6,143/mo
U.S. national average
$4,834/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelter Harbor, RI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,143/mo
$6,583/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelter Harbor, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,835/mo
Studio
$7,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,721/mo

Senior living costs in Shelter Harbor 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: Shelter Harbor, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelter Harbor, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,143/mo$5,244/mo$4,834/mo
Memory Care$6,583/mo$6,313/mo$5,610/mo
Independent Living$5,475/mo$5,612/mo$4,240/mo
Assisted Living
Shelter Harbor, RI:$6,143/mo
Rhode Island:$5,244/mo
U.S.:$4,834/mo
Memory Care
Shelter Harbor, RI:$6,583/mo
Rhode Island:$6,313/mo
U.S.:$5,610/mo
Independent Living
Shelter Harbor, RI:$5,475/mo
Rhode Island:$5,612/mo
U.S.:$4,240/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shelter Harbor, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shelter Harbor 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.

Shelter Harbor, RIRI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shelter Harbor, RI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shelter Harbor 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
Shelter Harbor, RI$6,519/mo$5,500/mo+18.5%
Rhode Island$4,705/mo$4,824/mo-2.5%
National$4,836/mo$4,710/mo+2.7%
Shelter Harbor, RI
2024 average cost:$6,519/mo
2023 average cost:$5,500/mo
Percent change:+18.5%
Rhode Island
2024 average cost:$4,705/mo
2023 average cost:$4,824/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,836/mo
2023 average cost:$4,710/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelter Harbor, 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 Shelter Harbor.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shelter Harbor

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelter Harbor

Crescent Point At Niantic

4.0
While our loved one was there, they did a good job. The care our loved one needed they were able to handle, she needed a assisted living with a medical room and they were able to accommodate that. We were happy with then, and given the circumstances they did their best with communicating to our ...
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The Seasons in East Greenwich, RI

5.0
The Season I would for sure recommend it. This is an excellent community and my mom is very happy here. This community is run very well and everyone is very friendly. They have activities like live music, bingo, films for the residents, mass on Sunday and more for the residents to do to stay ...
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Brightview Commons in Wakefield, RI

5.0
My mother is doing very well here at this community. She has adjusted well to it and I'am pleased. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean. I know she is being cared for well. They have an excellent staff here. She is pleased with the meals. Overall she is safe and good ...
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Shelter Harbor review score based on 26 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 6 Shelter Harbor assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelter Harbor 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

Shelter Harbor review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Shelter Harbor, RI6 facilities
8.9
Newport, RI6 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelter Harbor 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 26 reviews of 6 Shelter Harbor assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelter Harbor 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.
Shelter Harbor, RI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.9
Friendliness
4.0
3.9
Care services
3.9
3.6
Staff
4.0
3.8
Meals & dining
3.5
3.5
Activities
3.9
3.5
Value for cost*
3.0
3.5
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Shelter Harbor assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelter Harbor assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelter Harbor, 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 Shelter Harbor 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 Shelter Harbor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelter Harbor, RINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelter Harbor 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 Shelter Harbor Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelter Harbor, RINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelter Harbor 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 Shelter Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelter Harbor, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
41.3%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelter Harbor 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 Shelter Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelter Harbor, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelter Harbor 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 Shelter Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelter Harbor, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
38.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelter Harbor

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 Shelter Harbor protect seniors.
Learn about Rhode Island assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Elms Retirement Residence, StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba StoneRidge, a CCRC and Brookdale South Bay are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island is Elmbrook Village at Bozrah. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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