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The Elms Retirement Residence
Also known as The Elms Senior Assisted Living, The Elms Assisted Living
22 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891
Call (401) 596-4630 Web Visit website
Starting price
$$$
Care levels
3
Rating
4.3 / 5 (22)
Location & Contact
- Address
- 22 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (401) 596-4630
- Website
- https://www.elmsassistedliving.com/
Care & Rooms
- Care types
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Room types
- Studio
- One Bedroom
- Specializations
- incontinence care
- non-ambulatory care
- high acuity care
- dedicated dementia/Alzheimer's care (behavioral health training)
Pricing
- Price range
- $$$
- Included in base
- meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, 24-hour staffing, activities, utilities
Capacity & Staffing
- 24/7 staffing
- Yes
- RN on staff
- Yes (24-hour supervision (per official site; hours/coverage model not itemized))
- Medication management
- Yes
Licensing & Compliance
- Licensing agency
- Rhode Island Department of Health
Amenities & Dining
Amenities
- café/bistro
- bar
- game room
- fitness center
- beauty salon/barber
- library
- movie theater
- outdoor patio
- garden/courtyard
- Laundry
- Included Personal
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Dining style
- Restaurant Style
- Meals/day
- 3
- Dietary options
- diabetic-friendly (no sugar added), vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low/no sodium
Activities
- fitness classes (incl. yoga, tai chi)
- live music/entertainment
- book club
- cooking classes
- wine tasting
- day trips
- religious services
- games/cards
- pet therapy
Health & Medical
- Dementia certification
- Staff described by the operator as trained in behavioral health for memory care residents; no specific named certification credential disclosed.
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Yes — Listed as pet-friendly (cats/dogs) on source-site aggregator; not addressed on the operator's own site, so restrictions are unconfirmed.
Reviews & Reputation
| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| A Place For Mom | 9.2/10 | 22 |
| Caring.Com | 4.5/5 | 20 |
| Seniorly | — | — |
What residents like
- friendly and attentive staff
- high-quality, chef-prepared dining
- robust activities and social calendar
- attractive, resort-like grounds and common areas
Common concerns
- premium pricing relative to comparable options
- limited unit configurations (few 2-bedroom or kitchenette units)
Awards: A Place for Mom 'Best of Senior Living' recognition, incl. category awards for Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities, and Most Friendly, RI Media Group Community Choice Awards – Best Assisted Living, 2024 (6th consecutive year per operator's own site)
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Ownership
- Operating company
- The Elms Retirement Residence, Inc.