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Assisted living in Bristol, RI

1 state-licensed assisted living community, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living community
1
in Bristol
Licensed capacity
107
across all 1
Adults 65+
5,088
Census estimate for Bristol
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
21.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
66
of the center of Bristol
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Franklin Court Assisted Living

Licensed· RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026)
180 Franklin St, Bristol, RI 02809
Capacity107
Source: RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Bristol (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Bristol

Counting neighboring towns, there are 66 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Bristol, 65 more than in Bristol itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Bristol

See all 66 within 25 miles

Local overview

Assisted living in Bristol at a glance

Our directory lists one assisted living community with an address in Bristol, based on RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026) records.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the Office of the Rhode Island State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Office of the Rhode Island State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) about a licensed community, or the Rhode Island long-term care ombudsman at (401) 785-33402.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in Rhode Island

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Rhode Island Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Rhode Island Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services helps with claims (401-921-2119).7
Medicare counseling
Rhode Island’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-888-884-8721.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Bristol

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Bristol County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Bristol County.

    Website
  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Rhode Island Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (401) 785-3340

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website
  • Report abuse or neglect

    Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging – Adult Protective Services

    401-462-3000

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website
  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)8

    1-888-884-8721

    Website
  • Veterans benefits

    Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services7

    401-921-2119

    Website
  • Medicaid

    Rhode Island Medicaid agency3

    Website
  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Rhode Island.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Bristol

How many assisted living communities are in Bristol, RI?

WeFoundCare lists 1 assisted living community in Bristol, RI, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Bristol there are 66.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Bristol serve?

1 of the 1 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 107 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 5,088 adults age 65 and older live in Bristol.

Who licenses assisted living in Rhode Island?

The Office of the Rhode Island State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) licenses assisted living in Rhode Island. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Bristol?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Bristol County, call (401) 785-3340. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Rhode Island Adult Protective Services at 401-462-3000.

Are there assisted living communities near Bristol?

Nearby cities with listings include Warren (1, 3.7 mi), Tiverton (1, 3.9 mi), Swansea (1, 5.1 mi).

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Bristol (county subdivision). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Bristol (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Office of the Rhode Island State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care): RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026). alliancebltc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Assisted-Living-List.pdf Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.