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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Richmond, RI

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The cost of independent living in Richmond is about $5,716 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1373 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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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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.
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Individuals of discerning taste and cosmopolitan backgrounds have been choosing Bay view and the Cottages at Bay View as their destination for convenient, spacious, attractive and personable living. Bay View and the Cottages at Bay View is designed to accommodate the needs of a mature independent...
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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....
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.
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...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Chester Village West is a continuing care retirement community located in the picturesque lower Connecticut River Valley offering small town charm and special attention to service. Often tired of home upkeep, residents find that Chester Village West provides the services they need to maintain...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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 Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Our April Time Residential Care Home is conveniently located in the classic Manchester, Connecticut. Nestled among New England's picturesque scenery and quiet community, we pride ourselves on having an array of well-maintained apartments as part of our beautiful living community. We are known for...
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.

Cost of independent living in Richmond, RI

The average cost of senior living in Richmond is $5,716 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arcadia, RI with an average of $5,274 per month.

Independent living costs in Richmond, RI, vs. nearby cities

Richmond, RI
$5,716/mo
$6,039/mo

Independent living costs in Richmond, RI, vs. state and national averages

Richmond, RI
$5,716/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Richmond, RI, vs. other senior living options

$6,248/mo
Independent Living
$5,716/mo

Independent living costs in Richmond, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,817/mo
Studio
$6,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,113/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,991/mo

Senior living costs in Richmond 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: Richmond, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRichmond, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Independent Living$5,716/mo$5,433/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,435/mo$5,114/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$6,248/mo$6,108/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Richmond, RI:$5,716/mo
Rhode Island:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Richmond, RI:$5,435/mo
Rhode Island:$5,114/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Richmond, RI:$6,248/mo
Rhode Island:$6,108/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Richmond, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Richmond 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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Independent living cost trends in Richmond, RI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Richmond 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Richmond, RI$4,259/mo$4,178/mo+1.9%
Rhode Island$4,317/mo$4,164/mo+3.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Richmond, RI
2024 average cost:$4,259/mo
2023 average cost:$4,178/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Rhode Island
2024 average cost:$4,317/mo
2023 average cost:$4,164/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Richmond

Recent reviews for independent living in Richmond

Whaler's Cove in New Bedford, MA

4.8
Thanks to the Whaler's Cove staff to making the decision to join their community an easy one. From day 1, my Dad was welcomed and had everything done to make his transition as simple as possible. They did everything to make him feel right at home...it was like getting a brand new family! I ...
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Colebrook Village at Hebron

5.0
Colebrook is a well designed, beautiful facility. The residents are friendly and care about each other. Our fabulous staff members work tirelessly to keep us involved, safe and cared for.

The Residence at Cedar Dell in Dartmouth, MA

5.0
I was familiar with Cedar Dell after attending many of their events over the years that were open to the public, including luaus, clam boils, holiday parties and more! It is great to enjoy these offerings as a resident now. Everybody is so friendly here and I have made many new friends since ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of social activities. Reviews consistently mention the importance of social activities for residents, with several communities offering a wide range of options like games, music, and outings. At Anchor Bay at Pocasset, residents appreciate the happy hours, live entertainment, and exercise classes, while Atria Drap ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness, helpfulness, and accommodating nature of the staff at their communities. At Solstice at Groton, staff members go above and beyond, and residents have praised them for their flexibility and willingness to help. At Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, the staff are des ...
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Quality of meals and dining experiences. Many reviews highlight the importance of quality food and dining experiences in seniors' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Holiday White Oaks, residents have praised the excellent meals and the staff's ability to accommodate individual preferences and dietary restrictions. At St ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often mention cleanliness as a priority in their decision-making process, commenting on the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities. At Atria Draper Place, the apartments, common areas, and grounds are kept clean and in good condition, while Atria Lincoln Place residents apprecia ...
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Access to transportation and amenities. Reviews frequently mention the importance of transportation and easy access to amenities, allowing residents to stay active and engaged in their communities. At Magnolia Heights, transportation is provided for doctor appointments and activities, while residents at Capitol Ridge at Providence ...
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Personalized care plans and attention. Reviews often highlight the importance of personalized care plans and individual attention, ensuring residents' unique needs are met. At Solstice at Groton, staff take the time to understand residents' needs and adjust care plans accordingly, while residents at Arbors of Hop Brook appreciate ...
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Richmond independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Richmond independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Richmond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Richmond, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Richmond independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Richmond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richmond, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richmond independent 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 independent living communities in Richmond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richmond, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
46.4%
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