Assisted Living in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI has 7 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $7,781/mo. That's roughly in line with the Rhode Island state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Providence
$7,781/mo
Typical range $7,343 – $8,489
● Providence $7,781 ○ National median $6,528
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What senior care costs in Providence
Providence figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for assisted living in Providence versus Rhode Island and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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What home care really costs by the hour
The $7,627 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Providence's implied rate of about $40 an hour:
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Ways families typically pay
- Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
- Long-term care insurance
- VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
- Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state
Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: East Providence $7,781 · Pawtucket $7,781 · Central Falls $7,781 · Cranston $7,781 · Valley Falls $6,792
What can you afford?
Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Providence, grounded in local medians on this page.
Part-time home care or entry assisted living
Assisted living with room to spare
Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules
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Every licensed assisted living provider: 7
A note on counting: we show 7 licensed assisted living providers listed for Providence proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Providers appear with their government data: CMS star ratings where they exist, license status, capacity, and inspection history. You can sort them yourself. Nobody pays to appear, and nobody pays to move up. If a listing says "Sponsored," a provider paid for that placement and the label says so.
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Free local help worth saving
Providence has an estimated population of 191,767. About 22,205 residents (12%) are age 65 or older. Providence is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. The median household income is $68,119. Our directory currently lists 7 licensed assisted living providers in Providence. Estimated median cost in Providence is $7,781 per month, compared with $7,781 per month statewide in Rhode Island.
Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOVThese services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.
- Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (ADRC)401-462-4444oha.ri.gov
Statewide OHA AAA / ADRC help desk serving Providence. Contact from OHA Get Help.
State aging agency - Rhode Island Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State LTC Ombudsman - Rhode Island State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Medicare counseling (SHIP) - Rhode Island Office of Health Aging401-462-4444oha.ri.gov
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
State aging agency - Providence VA Medical Centerva.gov
VA Medical Center in Providence.
VA open data - Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)Official program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.
State Medicaid program
Free national starting points. Official sites only; we do not scrape these directories.
- Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
- 211
Local health and human services referrals.
- NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
- DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
- VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →
Questions families ask
How many assisted living providers are listed in Providence, RI?
We currently list 7 licensed assisted living providers in Providence, RI.
Is assisted living in Providence more expensive than the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence's median assisted living cost is about the same as the Rhode Island state median.
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Trust & methodology
Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Providence, RI costs $7,781/month (median).