Beyond finding a community, Providence Senior Advisor points Rhode Island families to the free and low-cost resources that help an older adult stay safe and supported — whether they're aging at home or planning a move. Here's where to start across the state.
Core resources for Rhode Island seniors
- THE POINT — the Aging & Disability Resource Center: free options counseling, benefits screening, and caregiver support from the RI Office of Healthy Aging. Call 401-462-4444.
- Rhode Island Medicaid LTSS: long-term care coverage for eligible seniors — see our Rhode Island senior care hub.
- Veterans benefits: VA Aid & Attendance and the Providence VA Medical Center; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Meals, transportation & senior centers: Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, non-emergency medical transport, and community senior centers statewide.
- Report a concern: OHA Adult Protective Services, 401-462-0555.
- Verify a license: check any residence's RIDOH record at health.ri.gov before you tour.
Neighborhood resource guides
Local senior resources — senior centers, meal delivery, transportation, and support groups — for specific Rhode Island neighborhoods.
College Hill (Providence, RI)
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View →Fox Point (Providence, RI)
View →Wayland Square (Providence, RI)
View →Blackstone (Providence, RI)
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View →Washington Park (Providence, RI)
View →Elmwood (Providence, RI)
View →Downtown Providence (Providence, RI)
View →Edgewood (Cranston, RI)
View →Garden City (Cranston, RI)
View →Western Cranston (Cranston, RI)
View →Apponaug (Warwick, RI)
View →Conimicut (Warwick, RI)
View →Cowesett (Warwick, RI)
View →Oak Hill (Pawtucket, RI)
View →Darlington (Pawtucket, RI)
View →Riverside (East Providence, RI)
View →Rumford (East Providence, RI)
View →North End (Woonsocket, RI)
View →Valley Falls (Cumberland, RI)
View →Centredale (North Providence, RI)
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Not sure where to begin? Talk it over with a free Providence Senior Advisor advisor — no fee, no pressure either way. Send a message or email advisors@providencesenioradvisor.com.