Best places to open an assisted living home in Rhode Island
The top markets for residential assisted living in Rhode Island, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.
Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Rhode Island right now are Washington, Newport, Kent counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 64 licensed assisted living homes serving 85,505 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $7,780/mo.
Licensed homes
64
state roster
Population 75+
85,505
ACS
Median AL cost
$7,780/mo
above the national median
Bed supply
45.6/1k
moderate supply
Top 5 markets for assisted living in Rhode Island
RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.
Washington County — opportunity 7.2/10 (Strong); 12,345 seniors 75+, growing 20.3%, with 6 licensed homes.
Newport County — opportunity 7.1/10 (Strong); 9,462 seniors 75+, growing 21.9%, with 5 licensed homes.
Kent County — opportunity 7.0/10 (Moderate); 14,190 seniors 75+, growing 10.9%, with 14 licensed homes.
Providence County — opportunity 6.8/10 (Moderate); 44,895 seniors 75+, growing 5.1%, with 36 licensed homes.
Bristol County — opportunity 6.2/10 (Moderate); 4,613 seniors 75+, growing 6.3%, with 3 licensed homes.
Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.
City
County
Homes
Beds
Avg size
Warwick
7
621
88.7
Providence
7
668
95.4
Frequently asked questions
What are the top markets for assisted living in Rhode Island?
The strongest Rhode Island markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Washington, Newport, Kent, Providence, Bristol counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Rhode Island city has the most assisted living homes?
Warwick has the most, with 7 licensed assisted living homes (about 621 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Rhode Island?
The median assisted living cost in Rhode Island is about $7,780 per month — above the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has approximately 64 licensed assisted living homes serving 85,505 residents aged 75 and older.
See the full Rhode Island picture
RAL Market Scout scores every county and ZIP in Rhode Island on demand, supply gaps, and referral capacity — and builds a site-level report for any address you're evaluating.
Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Rhode Island state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.