Rhode Island Sources
Resources
It can be difficult to navigate your options in long-term care and rehabilitation. The resources below can provide answers to your questions and provide the information you need to make an informed decision.
- RI Department of Health
Website: www.health.ri.gov
Phone: 401-222-2231
Licensed nursing homes, including ratings, locations, and services. - RI Department of Human Services
Website: www.dhs.ri.gov
Phone: 401-462-5300
Health care services and payment sources - RI Department of Elderly Affairs
Website: www.dea.ri.gov
Phone: 401-462-3000
Senior services and programs including Social Security and Medicaid - Alliance for Better Long Term Care
Phone: 401-785-3340
Long Term Care Consumer Advocate - Alzheimer’s Association
Website: www.alz.org/ri/
Phone: 401-421-0008 or 800-244-1428
Services and information about Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia - National Council for Aging Care
Website: www.aginginplace.org
Phone: 202-619-0724
Services for older Americans - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Website: www.cms.hhs.gov
Phone: 877-267-2323 (toll-free)
Medicare, Medicaid, and other payment programs - Medicare
Website: www.medicare.gov
Phone: 800-633-4227
Medicare information and home of Nursing Home Compare – comprehensive listing of Medicare-certified skilled nursing centers and quality indicators.
