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Assisted living in Pawtucket, RI

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

Assisted living communities
4
in Pawtucket
Licensed capacity
84
3 of 4 report it
Adults 65+
11,015
Census estimate for Pawtucket
Within 25 miles
81
of the center of Pawtucket
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Assisted Living

Darlington Assisted Living Center

Licensed· RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026)
56 Maynard St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Capacity20
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Assisted Living

Darlington Residential Care

Licensed· RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026)
123 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Capacity38
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Assisted Living

Andrew Matthew Assisted Living

Licensed· RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026)
226 Sterry St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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 Pawtucket (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Pawtucket

Counting neighboring towns, there are 81 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Pawtucket, 77 more than in Pawtucket itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Pawtucket

See all 81 within 25 miles

Local overview

Assisted living in Pawtucket at a glance

Pawtucket has 4 assisted living communities in our directory, drawn from RI State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Alliance for Better Long Term Care) - Assisted Living Facilities in Rhode Island (Aug 11, 2026) records. All 3 that report their size have 17 to 60 residents.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents3
  • More than 60 residents0
1 assisted living community did not report a size. Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.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 Pawtucket

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Providence County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Providence 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 Pawtucket

How many assisted living communities are in Pawtucket, RI?

WeFoundCare lists 4 assisted living communities in Pawtucket, RI, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Pawtucket there are 81.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Pawtucket serve?

3 of the 4 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 84 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 11,015 adults age 65 and older live in Pawtucket.

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 Pawtucket?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Providence 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 Pawtucket?

Nearby cities with listings include North Providence (2, 2.7 mi), Providence (7, 4.3 mi), East Providence (5, 5.2 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 Pawtucket (Census place). 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; 3 of 4 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Pawtucket (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.