Assisted Living Facility — Providence, FL
| Provider | Laurelmead |
|---|---|
| License type | Assisted Living Facility (RIDOH-licensed) |
| City | Providence, FL 02906 |
| Address | 355 Blackstone Blvd |
| Licensed capacity | 150 beds |
| License # | — |
| License status | RIDOH-licensed / independent & assisted living |
| County | Providence County, FL |
Resident-owned continuing-care community on Blackstone Boulevard on Providence's East Side, offering independent and assisted living. Verify current licensing with RIDOH.
Laurelmead 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.
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.
Laurelmead 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.
In 2026, Assisted Living in the Providence metro typically runs $5,500-$7,800/mo. The exact rate at Laurelmead depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Get the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio — daytime numbers paper over the real picture — then the past year's staff turnover and how long the administrator has held the job. Find out what would trigger a move-out and how often the care plan gets revisited. Time a visit around a meal and an activity, and watch whether residents actually seem engaged. Verify the RIDOH license and inspection history at health.ri.gov.
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