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Greenwich Bay Manor

Greenwich Bay Manor, a Horizon Bay retirement and assisted living community, offers catered retirement living, plus the security of round-the-clock professional health services offering supportive and personal care by licensed nursing staff. Short term respite care services are also available. Trusted by generations, renowned Horizon Bay Manor's care services have been the overwhelming "First Choice" of more seniors, families and physicians.
Cheerful accommodations are complimented by an array of services, including fine dining, meticulous maid service and leisure time diversions. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle, enhanced by comfortable lounges and outdoor terraces that offer attractive sites for entertaining, socializing and a variety of planned activities and special events. Motorcoach shopping trips and day excursions are scheduled regularly.
Private accommodations range from spacious studios to deluxe two bedroom suites that residents may furnish with their treasured belongings. All apartments feature carpeting, full private bath, large closets, heating controls, air conditioning, cable-ready master TV antenna and an emergency call system for staff attention. Apartments with modern hospitality centers are also available.
Greenwich Bay Manor is situated near the heart of Town at 945 Main Street. It is convenient to shopping, professional offices, theaters and churches. It is one of eight retirement and assisted living communities in the Horizon Bay Seniorcare network.
For a brochure or tour, call 401-885-3334.

Harborhill Place

Harborhill Place is a an independent and assisted living residence off Division Street. Formerly the Royal Manor, Harborhill Place retains an air of gracious hospitality. Set on several acres at the end of a curving driveway, the building welcomes you with its full length front porch and original façade and columns. Inside, the original parlors and reading room have been tastefully upgraded, but retain their original size and charm. The two-story atrium links the original building with the new addition that includes an intimate dining room, pub, fitness area, art studio and several sitting areas. Many apartment choices in the original and new sections of the building include fireplace and balcony.
Harborhill's days and evenings are full of places to go and things to do. The full time nurse supervises care and staff is on the site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rent, heat, air-conditioning, electricity, 3 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, transportation and personal care assistance if needed are all included in the monthly fee.
Harborhill Place is owned and operated by Newton Senior Living, LLC of Needham, MA. A strong believer in having each of their residences reflect the local community, Newton Senior Living, LLC honors East Greenwich throughout the building and grounds, staff and programs. For information call 401-884-2704.

Housing Authority of the Town of East Greenwich

Incorporated in 1967, the Housing Authority of the Town of East Greenwich has been providing subsidize housing to low-moderate income families / elderly since 1976 through the Section 8 Existing Housing Assistance Payments Program and since 1990 through Authority owned public housing units.
The Authority subsidizes approximately 250 families / elderly in apartments on the private market. These units are scattered throughout the town, including many areas outside the Hill and Harbour District. Tenants pay approximately 30% of their gross income toward rent.
In 1990, twelve low income units were constructed, dedicated and occupied on a site once known as the "Poor Farm", which housed the indigent of the community from 1948 until the early 1980's. This was the first family low income public housing in the Town of East Greenwich,now known as Dedford Farm.
About 5 years later, 16 more units were constructed, dedicated and occupied on the old "Railroad Inn" site on Duke Street, now known as Marlborough Crossing. This site include space for a child care center. London Bridge Child Care Center expanded its child care capacity in 1999 by purchasing the vacant train station across the street.
Regal Court, a private complex dedicated to housing low-income elderly (limited to 62 years of age and older), was occupied in 1997. It is managed by the Housing Authority of the Town of East Greenwich.
The Authority is governed by a board of commissioners, appointed by the Town Council for 5 year terms. Call 886-2610 for more information.

The Seasons East Greenwich

The Seasons East Greenwich is a non profit assisted living and Alzheimer's/dementia care residence. Our founders are the Scandinavian Home and Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, two pre-eminent Rhode Island non profits with over 200 years of collective experience in assisted living, nursing and Alzheimer's/dementia care.
We offer residents a full range of assisted living services including fine dining, personal care assistance, medication administration, and housekeeping and laundry. Twenty-four hour nursing support and emergency response system ensure our residents security. Hairdressing, and postal services are offered within the residence. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle enhanced by a library, pub, café, card and game room, fitness center and large multi-purpose room. Lunch and shopping outings as well as recreational and cultural excursions are regularly offered.
Private accommodations range from studios to two bedroom apartments which residents furnish with their own treasured belongings. All apartments feature a kitchenette, private full bath, individual heating and air-conditioning control and emergency call system. Grandview Gardens is a safe and secure area of our residence for those individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other memory impairment. Twenty private studio apartments include the same amenities with the exception of the kitchenette.
The Seasons East Greenwich is just minutes from the historic, seaside communities of East Greenwich and Wickford as well as stores, restaurants, churches, movies and medical services. We are located at Five Saint Elizabeth Way on the grounds of the Saint Elizabeth Community.
For information or a tour, please call (401) 884-9099 or visit http://www.theseasons.org/

Shoreside Apartments

Shoreside Apartments, located at 300 Sixth Avenue, is an apartment complex specifically designed to accommodate the housing needs of the elderly, handicapped and disabled. It is the first apartment complex of its kind in East Greenwich and has been open since 1978. It is managed by the Housing Authority of the Town of East Greenwich.
Close to shopping, churches and other Town convenience, Shoreside is situated in a peaceful, scenic setting along Bleachery Pond in a park like setting. Residents enjoy a community room, laundry room, crafts room and full kitchen facilities.
A Tenants Association represents the residents. It is directed and guided through efforts of the residents and is kept self-sufficient by a small dues donation. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from September through June to keep residents informed of issues, events, activities and proposals.
For more information call Cove Homes Incorporated at 885-2024.

Saint Elizabeth Home 

            Saint Elizabeth Home, celebrating 125 years of caring,  is a nursing residence situated in the heart of East Greenwich.  We are home to 120 men and women of many ages, faiths and backgrounds.   Our tradition of caring dates back to 1882.  We pride ourselves on the unsurpassed quality of nursing and medical care, the caliber of our staff and the warm, homelike environment we have sustained over the years.  Our range of services includes specialized Alzeheimer’s care, Rehabilitation, Skilled, Hospice and Long Term Care. 
        Each of our three living areas offers 4 private and 18 semi-private rooms.   Bedrooms are designed to provide each resident with a private sitting area and window.   When accented with personal belongings, each bedroom can be a unique reflection of the personality and past of its’ occupant.   Large windows provide natural light to the contemporary dining rooms, each with its’ own fresh food service area.   A lovely parlor and coffee shop with cozy sitting areas give residents places to relax and visit with family and friends.            For admission, employment or volunteer information call 471-6060.

Greenwich Farms at Warwick

     Greenwich Farms at Warwick, a Benchmark Assisted Living community provides residents the best in healthcare and hospitality. The community is located conveniently near shops and amenities, and just minutes from artistic, cultural, and retail centers. Greenwich Farms boasts a bright and spacious sun room, its own showroom and stage, an English pub, charming ice cream parlor, cozy library, English tea room, arts and crafts room, and elegant club rooms. A terrace off the main dining room offers seasonal patio dining with a panoramic view of the beautifully manicured campus. Greenwich Farms serves residents delicious meals and baked goods in the elegant dining room.
     Greenwich Farms at Warwick is led by a team of experienced associates and offers residents Independent Living, Assisted Living and Assisted Living for the Memory Impaired. Greenwich Farms is home to Benchmark's renowned Harbor Program an innovative and nationally recognized program that provides specialized care and enhanced quality of life to seniors with memory impairments through meaningful daily activities and a focus on each resident's individual needs and interests. 
     Benchmark Assisted Living is the leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast and one of the nation's foremost assisted living providers. Benchmark offers its residents independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's assisted living services. The company is strategically focused on providing excellence in results through personalized service and a superior culture. Founded in 1997, Benchmark currently owns and operates 43 senior living communities.