Highlands on the East Side

Assisted living and memory care on Providence's East Side, licensed by RIDOH as an Assisted Living Residence under RIGL 23-17.4.

Rhode Island regulatory information

Highlands on the East Side is located in the Providence metro and is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Center for Health Facility Regulation. Assisted Living Residence license from RIDOH under the Assisted Living Residence Licensing Act (R.I. General Laws Chapter 23-17.4) and 216-RICR-40-10-2.

Verify this residence's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations with RIDOH at health.ri.gov →

Medicaid: Rhode Island residents who qualify for a nursing-facility level of care may be eligible for Rhode Island Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) through one of the state's managed care plans, delivered largely through Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

Providence location & hospital context

Highlands on the East Side is located in Providence, Providence County, RI. Nearby hospitals include Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center.

Rhode Island veterans are served by the Providence VA Medical Center, which serves the entire state. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs; the state also operates the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.

Typical cost of assisted living in Providence

In 2026, Assisted Living in the Providence metro typically runs $5,500-$7,800/mo. The exact rate at Highlands on the East Side depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Highlands on the East Side

Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any licensed community. Find out how many staff stay awake overnight, what the caregiver turnover looks like, and how long the administrator has been around. Get the monthly rate itemized for your parent's exact care level, and ask plainly what pushes a resident into a higher-cost tier. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check the license and inspection record with RIDOH at health.ri.gov.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What RIDOH license do you hold — an Assisted Living Residence license under RIGL 23-17.4 — and do you carry the dementia special-care designation?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current RIDOH citations or enforcement actions on your inspection record at health.ri.gov?
• Do you accept Rhode Island Medicaid LTSS or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, does the residence hold RIDOH's dementia special-care designation with current staff training?

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• The Village at Waterman Lake — Smithfield, FL