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10 Best Nursing Homes in Thornton, RI
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Thornton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Thornton, RI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Thornton or another care type is right for you. Browse 115 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Thornton.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Reservoir, Elmwood and South Elmwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Douglas, Putnam and West Thompson.
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My mother recently moved here and I can not speak highly enough about them! The staff is phenomenal! Personally, I was hesitant about moving my mother here but [name removed] has made this the best...
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It is a lovely, bright facility. The food is so good....not like institutional food. Only bad thing was that sometimes it was hard to find the individuals that sit at the desk...ie nurses etc. Otherwise...
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Located in Providence's historic Federal Hill district, Arbor Hill provides affordable assisted living options for seniors age 62 and older with low to moderate incomes. Arbor Hill offers apartment units that can accommodate one or two person living, individualized personal and health care...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Briarcliffe Gardens is a brand new, state-of-the-art Memory Impaired Microcommunity™ meticulously crafted from the ground up on the 22 acre Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston, RI. Briarcliffe Gardens looks like a home, both outside and inside. Fresh air, diffuse sunlight, uplifting colors- designed...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of nursing homes in Thornton, RI
The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $5,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wakefield-Peacedale, RI with an average of $4,989 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Thornton, RI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Thornton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thornton
Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, MA
5.0
My mom was here for only 7 months in the long term unit. She had some dementia and came from assistant living for 5 years.
She never thought of it as a nursing home. She still thought she was in assistant living..
To the family, that is the biggest compliment a nursing home can receive.. I ...
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The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, RI
5.0
THE BEST PLACE EVER... awesome! 5 on all!!! They gave [name removed] so accommodating and bend over backwards to help in every way. Honestly, I couldn't be happier... my aunt is thrilled to be there. My sister and I are just waiting for our time to move into the bridge!
Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI
4.8
We love that our mother is safe and happy. We always feel welcomed. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Atria Bay Spring Village to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
Thornton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Thornton nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornton, RINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50.6%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
51.9%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
46.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Thornton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, RINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, RINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, RINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, RINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
0.4%
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Atria Lincoln Place, The Lighthouse at Lincoln and Atria Draper Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Thornton, Rhode Island. See full list of communities.
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