Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cost of assisted living in the state of Rhode Island?
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Assisted living in Rhode Island averages around $163 per day (ranging from $61 to $213), $4,895 monthly (ranging from $1,825 to $6,388), and $58,740 annually (ranging from $21,900 to $76,656). By comparison, the US averages are $117 per day, $3,500 monthly, and $42,000 annually.
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What does assisted living include?
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Most assisted living facilities offer both shared and private rooms. They generally provide a variety of services including social programs, medication assistance, 24-hour supervision, incontinence care, and transportation services.
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What assisted living communities in Pawtucket accept Medicaid?
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The following assisted living facilities in Pawtucket take Medicaid as payment: Kindred Transitional Care And Rehab-Highlander, Coventry Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Briarcliffe Manor, New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, and Charlesgate .
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How many retirees are there in Pawtucket?
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While the surrounding statistical area has 968,426 residents, there are 71,377 living in the city limits. Those over the age of 55 comprise approximately 23% of the total population.