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Scandinavian Communities

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) — Cranston, FL

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ProviderScandinavian Communities
License typeSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF) (RIDOH-licensed)
CityCranston, FL 02905
Address1811 Broad St
Licensed capacity100 beds
License #
License statusRIDOH-licensed nursing facility
CountyProvidence County, FL

Nonprofit skilled nursing and assisted living in the Edgewood section of Cranston, RIDOH-licensed.

Rhode Island regulatory information

Scandinavian Communities is located in the Providence metro and is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Center for Health Facility Regulation. nursing facility license from RIDOH under R.I. General Laws Chapter 23-17.

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.

Cranston location & hospital context

Scandinavian Communities is located in Cranston, Providence County, RI. Nearby hospitals include Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital.

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 skilled nursing in Cranston

In 2026, Skilled Nursing in the Providence metro typically runs $11,000-$13,500/mo. The exact rate at Scandinavian Communities depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate Scandinavian Communities

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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