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Assisted Living in Rumford, RI

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  • Facts about Rumford

    Rumford is also known as: Rumford.

    Rumford, Rhode Island, is the northern section of the city of East Providence. It borders Seekonk, Massachusetts, Pawtucket, Rhode Island and the Ten Mile River.Roger Williams originally settled near (what is now) the intersection of Roger Williams and Wilson Avenues and long considered Phillipsdale. In April 1636, after the corn had been planted, the settlement was told that Plymouth Colony claimed all land to the Seekonk River which is just to the west. Thus, Roger Williams paddled down the Ten Mile to the Seekonk and encountered Native Americans who greeted him with the phrase "What Cheer, Neetop" (Hello, friend). He named his new settlement Providence.Samuel Newman and his followers migrated to the area and established a huge town common in what was then Rehoboth, Massachusetts and now Rumford. They gave the roundabout a distinctive name: "The Ring of the Green." Newman Congregational Church (founded 1643, current building dates to 1810) still stands at the intersections of Pawtucket Avenue, Newman Avenue and Ferris Avenue.Rumford has previously been part of three towns and two states; Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Seekonk, Massachusetts, and East Providence, Rhode Island. It became part of Rhode Island in 1862. Rumford Baking Powder was made in the town at the Rumford Chemical Works and was named after Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford.Wannamoisett Country Club (1898) was established in Rumford on land rented from Rumford Chemical Works. This country club and golf course, re-designed by Donald Ross, is spread out over 100 acres (0.4 km2) on Hoyt Avenue, and hosts the Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament each year.Agawam Hunt Club (1897) is also located in Rumford. It was re-designed by Donald Ross in 1920 as an 18 hole course and underwent a reconstruction in the mid-1960s.Narragansett Park was situated in Pawtucket off Newport Ave, but had its barn area across the city line in the Rumford section.Rumford's zip code is 02916, and the area code is 401.Several Native American tribes originally settled in the area and were mostly Wampanoag. About 150 acres (61 ha) of the Rumford area, encompassing the historic heart of old Seekonk and the 19th-century center of East Providence, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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Capitol Ridge at Providence

Staff can help residents monitor their blood sugar, the property is secured for the safety of memory care residents that might be exit seeking, caregivers are able to assist residents that may pose a threat to themselves, this property administers patient medications, Dutch is spoken at this location, the staff speaks Farsi in the property, and the staff speaks American Sign Language in the community.

Highlands On The East Side

A visiting podiatrist helps keep your feet healthy, speech therapy is available on-site by a visiting speech therapist, high tech wander guards can prevent memory care residents from exiting the property, the Highlands On The East Side is has particular expertise to handle memory care and behavioral issues, staff is trained to deal with any exit seeking behaviors that might present themselves dealt with, Arabic is spoken at this location, and the staff speaks German in the property.

Arbor Hill Assisted Living

Staff can handle residents that may present a danger to themselves, this property administers patient medications, this property provides complimentary transportation, hospice is an option available at this location, residents can arrange for a room at this community that will allow them to live in this location whatever their healthcare needs are and become, the staff speaks Norwegian in the community, and the staff speaks Spanish at this location.
  • Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard
    353 Blackstone Boulevard
    Providence, RI 02906

Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard

Vegetarian food is provided, there is a physician on call at all hours, physical therapy is handled by the physical therapist that makes regular visits to this location, residents can self manage their diabetic care, trained staff monitors medication and reminds residents when it’s time to take them, this community provides complimentary transportation, and wheelchair accessible showers are available at this location.

Wingate Residences on the East Side

Kosher food options are available for all meals, residents have vegetarian food as a menu option, a podiatrist visits the community to address any issues related to your feet, residents can self manage their diabetic care, caregivers at Wingate Residences on the East Side are trained to spot potential disorientation presented by residents, Wingate Residences on the East Side is close to major busses, and full tubs are available.

Pocasset Bay Retirement Living

Residents can arrange for a room at this community that will allow them to live in this location whatever their healthcare needs are and become, the staff speaks French in the community, the staff speaks Hungarian in the community, Italian is spoken at this location, the staff speaks Korean in the property, Spanish is spoken at this location, and Vietnamese is spoken at this location.
  • East Bay Retirement Living
    1440 Wampanoag Trail
    East Providence, RI 02915

East Bay Retirement Living

Residents can self manage their diabetes, staff is available help with your blood sugar management, the facility has staff that can administer insulin to manage diabetic needs, East Bay Retirement Living can handle behavioral issues that some residents might be inclined to, this community has been built specifically for memory and dementia care, this community is its own free standing building, and complimentary transportation is on hand for residents.

Greenwich Farms at Warwick

The minimum allowable age of residents is 55, a visiting dentist helps residents maintain their dental health, residents can self manage their diabetic care, this community has been built specifically for the purpose of memory and dementia care, complimentary transportation is at the disposal of residents, aging in place allows residents to remain in one location as their care needs change, and Hungarian is spoken at this location.

Atria Bay Spring Village

Residents can expect pet care, nourishing meals are provided to residents, nurses are on staff, caregiver staff can deal with any wandering issues residents may have, residents who need help with medication management can be given reminders and be monitored to make sure they are taking their medications, the staff speaks Arabic in the property, and the staff speaks Vietnamese in the community.
  • North Bay Retirement Living
    171 Pleasant View Avenue
    Smithfield, RI 02917

North Bay Retirement Living

Appetizing and wholesome meals are provided to all residents even those with dietary restrictions, 55 is the minimum age allowed for residents, residents can self manage their diabetic care, staff can help residents monitor their blood sugar, and the facility has staff that can administer insulin to manage diabetic needs.