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The cost of independent living in South Kingstown is about $5,908 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 1309 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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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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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...
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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.
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: 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.
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: 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, 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.
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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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 South Kingstown, RI

The average cost of senior living in South Kingstown is $5,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cranston, RI with an average of $5,365 per month.

Independent living costs in South Kingstown, RI, vs. nearby cities

South Kingstown, RI
$5,908/mo
$6,039/mo

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

South Kingstown, RI
$5,908/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in South Kingstown, RI, vs. other senior living options

$6,342/mo
Independent Living
$5,908/mo

Independent living costs in South Kingstown, RI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,817/mo
Studio
$6,521/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,195/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,285/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,932/mo

Senior living costs in South Kingstown 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: South Kingstown, RI
Column state: Rhode Island
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Kingstown, RIRhode IslandU.S.
Independent Living$5,908/mo$5,433/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,647/mo$5,114/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$6,342/mo$6,108/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
South Kingstown, RI:$5,908/mo
Rhode Island:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
South Kingstown, RI:$5,647/mo
Rhode Island:$5,114/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
South Kingstown, RI:$6,342/mo
Rhode Island:$6,108/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in South Kingstown, RI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown, RI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Kingstown 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
South Kingstown, 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%
South Kingstown, 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 South Kingstown

Recent reviews for independent living in South Kingstown

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

Wide range of activities for residents. Residents across various communities express their enjoyment of the diverse activities offered, including singing, games, water aerobics, hiking, museum outings, and more. For instance, at Anchor Bay at Pocasset, they have movie nights, exercise classes, and social events. At Atria Draper Pla ...
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Caring and helpful staff. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and supportive nature of the staff at different communities. For example, at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, the staff communicated effectively with the family of a resident and even came to visiting hours to offer condolences. At Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, ...
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Appropriate apartment sizes. Many residents appreciate the size of their apartments, which are often described as comfortable and spacious. At Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, some apartments have full kitchens and others are studio-style, providing options for various living preferences. At The Elms Retirement Res ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents emphasize the importance of good food as a factor in their overall satisfaction with their community. At Anchor Bay at Pocasset, apart from the comfortable apartments, the food options are mentioned positively, although they could be more varied. At StoneRidge Senior Care LLC dba St ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently note the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether concerning private living spaces or common areas. At Solstice at Groton, the cleanliness is mentioned as a positive, and the staff is noted for their efforts in maintaining the facility. At Capitol Ridge at Provide ...
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Supportive and friendly community atmosphere. Residents often mention the sense of community and friendliness among the residents at their communities. At Atria Lincoln Place, residents have made new friends and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. At The Residence at Cedar Dell, the friendly staff and residents have helped newcomers settle ...
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South Kingstown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Kingstown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Kingstown, 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 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Kingstown, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Kingstown, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Kingstown, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
59%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
46.4%
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