Cranston (RI) Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Lifestyle Options

When it's time to decide on assisted living options for yourself or your loved ones it's never an easy decision. Knowing which option is the best for your unique situation takes a lot of education and many difficult choices. SeniorLiving.Org can help you understand the difference in assisted living options and compare all the available facilities in Cranston, Rhode Island.

There are four main areas when it comes to senior care options: Senior apartment, assisted living, nursing homes, and home care. Each offers a variety of benefits and it's important to take the time to explore each options. First, senior apartment assisted living allows a person to maintain the indepenence of living on their own but receiving additional help with certain activities of daily living such as medication administration, laundry and cleaning. The resident may choose to cook meals on their own or participate in group meals in the dining hall. Nursing homes may be a good choice for the more medically complex senior or for those who need additonal assistance. Rooms are usually in a unit type setting that is presided over by nursing staff and aides. Both settings offer activities to engage seniors socially including in-house activities as well as group outings. The third option is in home care. For those that are reluctant to leave their home this may be the best choice. Nursing and therapy staff will come and evaluate the patient and their needs and see if this setting is a safe and appropriate option. Nursing care may be 24/7 or may be on a daily or weekly basis. There are around five assisted living facilities in Cranston.

Cranston, Rhode Island is in the county of Providence. Cranston is the third largest city in Rhode Island and has a population of around 80,000. Cranston is home to Garden City and Chapel View premium shopping and dining centers. While Cranston is mainly a suburban there are rural aras to the west and Narragansett Bay to the east. If you're looking to spend an exciting day with your family you can head over to Mulligan's Island Golf and Entertainment Center for some mini golf, go carts, bumper boats and ice cream. For a little more leasurely entertainment Pawtuxet village offers a nice walking path filled with small cafes, restaurants, locally owned shops and lovely views of the bay. For th history buff you can take a walk back in time and visit the Sprague Mansion. The mansion was owned by the well-known sprague family who gained their fortune in the textile industry. The mill and the mill villages are still standing.

The cost of assisted living care in Cranston is comparable to the state of Rhode Island as a whole and only slightly higher than the national average. As of 2013 the cost for assisted living is as follows: assisted senior apartment living $53,400, nursing home (semi-private room) $102,200, and home care $48,048 The median income in Rhode Island is $58,000 a year and the unemployment rate is 9.1%.

At Seniorliving.org our mission is to educate you and your family on assisted living options in your area. Please use our search feature to find reputable assisted living facilities in your area. Please also refer to our resources on the differences in assited living options to determine which is right for you.