Local senior resources for North End and the surrounding Woonsocket area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving North End
- THE POINT (Rhode Island's Aging & Disability Resource Center): free options counseling and benefits screening, run by the RI Office of Healthy Aging. Call 401-462-4444 — it serves every town in Providence County.
- Senior centers & Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island: meals served on-site or delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programs around North End.
- Medical transport: scheduled, non-emergency rides to and from appointments at Landmark Medical Center, The Miriam Hospital.
- Caregiver support: in-person and online support groups, plus memory cafes for families living with dementia.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Providence VA Medical Center; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Report a concern: the RI Office of Healthy Aging Adult Protective Services line is 401-462-0555.
Woonsocket is the northern anchor of the Blackstone Valley, a historic French-Canadian mill city where Landmark Medical Center serves as the local hospital and senior-care pricing is among the most affordable in the metro.
How to move forward
When you're ready, a free Providence Senior Advisor advisor can shortlist Rhode Island residences worth your time and set up the visits. Start with a message — no cost, no pressure.