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Rhode Island Assisted Living by the Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Rhode Island are concentrated in Tiverton, South Kingstown and Coventry, with 6 cities in total.
What Assisted Living Costs in Rhode Island, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Rhode Island median for assisted living is $7,780 a month ($93,366 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 25% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Rhode Island family would have roughly $3,935 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Rhode Island median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $7,780 | $6,200 | 49% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $7,627 | $6,673 | 50% |
| Adult day care | $1,408 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $12,106 | $9,581 | 32% |
| Nursing home, private room | $13,383 | $10,798 | 29% |
Statewide medians for Rhode Island from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →
GuideHow to Pay for Assisted LivingComing soonCould Aid & Attendance Cover Most of a Rhode Island Assisted Living Bill?
At the Rhode Island median of $7,780 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 49% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Rhode Island veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
45,406 Rhode Island Veterans, and Many Families Who Don’t Know About This Benefit
Rhode Island is home to 45,406 veterans, 25,684 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Rhode Island wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Rhode Island
Patriot Angels works with 6 Rhode Island assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Tiverton | 1 | 1 |
| South Kingstown | 1 | 0 |
| Coventry | 1 | 1 |
| East Greenwich | 1 | 1 |
| East Providence | 1 | 1 |
| Johnston | 1 | 0 |
Among Rhode Island partners, the most common operators are Brookdale (3), Elegance Living (3).
Featured Rhode Island Partners
How Rhode Island Licenses Assisted Living
Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation (RIDOH) licenses assisted living residences in Rhode Island. License categories in Rhode Island:
- Assisted Living Residence (license levels by care and medication)
- Dementia care endorsement
What it means for your family: Rhode Island assisted living residences need a dementia care license level to serve residents with dementia in a secured unit. Because 4 of 6 Rhode Island partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Inspection reports for Rhode Island communities are available through the RIDOH licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Rhode Island
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (assisted living)
Rhode Island Medicaid can cover assisted living services for eligible residents in participating residences.
Aid & Attendance in Rhode Island
The benefit is paid to the Rhode Island veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Rhode Island families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Rhode Island. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Rhode Island City
6 Rhode Island cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Connecticut, Massachusetts.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Rhode Island Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island statewide median is $7,780 a month, or $93,366 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Rhode Island?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Rhode Island assisted living bill, about 49% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Facilities Regulation.
Does Rhode Island Medicaid cover assisted living?
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (assisted living): Rhode Island Medicaid can cover assisted living services for eligible residents in participating residences.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Rhode Island?
6 assisted living partners in 6 cities, and 4 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Rhode Island numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
GuideVA Benefits for Widows: Assisted Living & Home CareRead guide →
GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soonOther Care Options in Rhode Island
Independent living in Rhode Island
For Rhode Island veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 3 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Rhode Island
Secure dementia care in Rhode Island, offered by 4 of our partners here.
In-home care in Rhode Island
Help at home in Rhode Island; the state median is $7,627 a month.