Rhode Island Assisted Living
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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, but it can offer big benefits for seniors seeking assisted living housing. Providence is the state's capital and the largest city; and found at the northern end of a large bay and peninsula system that runs northward into the state. The state has the seventh largest proportion of seniors due in part to its small size.
Other popular communities for retirement are Pawtucket, Warwick, and Cranston. These are just among the many small historic cities and towns found across Rhode Island. The large bay that enters from the Atlantic Ocean, northward into the state offers many beachfront properties for retirement communities. There are also small communities along the states Atlantic Coastline at its southwest section.
The climate influence for Rhode Island comes from the Atlantic Ocean. Summers can be hot and humid, with winters being cold with frequent snowstorms. The Northwestern part of the state can receive heavy snows during winter, but offer milder summers. During the winter months, the state can receive nor'easter storms from the Atlantic during the winter months.
The current estimated population for the state is 1,116,652; of this number, 157,358 are seniors over the age of 65. Assisted living costs average $48,300 a year. Nursing home costs average $96,550 annually. The Division of Facilities Regulation - Rhode Island Department of Health is responsible for all licensing and inspections of health care providers.
The current state sales tax is 7%; food, some clothing, prescription and nonprescription drugs are exempt. The states personal income tax rates vary from 3.75% to 9.9%. The cost of living for Rhode Island seems high, but is normal with the other New England states. Its property taxes are the seventh highest in the nation.
Newport, Rhode Island, found on a large island to the southeast of Providence offers assisted living housing. This area has become a popular retirement location during the last few decades. The largest selection of assisted living housing surrounds the coastline of Greenwich Bay. The states coastline towns and communities, all offer beautiful assisted living facilities and views of the bay.
While the largest selection of assisted living centers does surround the bay and Providence with its suburban area. The western section of Rhode Island's small communities and towns, do offer assisted living, and retirement communities. The health care system for the state is of high quality, and found at all communities, large or small.