Scandinavian Communities Assisted Living sits over on Warwick Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, and has been serving folks for more than 88 years which makes them one of the oldest assisted living places around, and you can tell from their long history and smaller size that they really do know most everyone by name, which helps the staff-like the nurses, social workers, dietary and activity people-notice changes in residents' health quickly so folks can get the help they need fast. They've got 35 apartments, so it doesn't feel too crowded, and each place is set up for privacy with choices between studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and some shared units that still give each person a space to call their own, most with kitchenettes, walk-in closets, generously sized rooms, sit-in showers, and climate controls for comfort, and they offer personal care with bathing, dressing, walking, wheelchair help, grooming, laundry, and medication support.
The staff can help with health needs including wound care, occupational therapy, and podiatry, and you won't have to worry about safety much because there are handicap-accessible features and sprinkler systems throughout. For folks dealing with memory problems like dementia or Alzheimer's, they do have specialized programs and individualized care plans, with memory care staff trained for safety and comfort. Their building has places to socialize and relax, such as an activity room for games, fitness center, dining room, WiFi, cable TV if you're into your programs, salon and barbershop, washers and dryers, and kitchens or kitchenettes right in the apartments, and the meals are made on site. They hold recreational programs, arts and crafts, social activities, education and wellness events, so there's usually something to do if you like getting out and about with other people.
Scandinavian Communities Assisted Living works as a not-for-profit which means they focus on care over profit, and they're guided by an executive director named Colette Silverman, an assisted living administrator named Kerry McGuinness, and rehabilitation/skilled nursing administrator Tai Sodipo. Their intake and move-in process is set, with waiting lists, contract terms, and an initial assessment, and you can start the process by calling or using their website. Their community values dignity and friendship, welcomes people without discrimination, and stands firm on quality, whether you need short-term help, long-term care, or skilled nursing for a while to get back on your feet.
The location's handy, right near grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, coffee shops, gas stations, and not far from hospitals like Rhode Island Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center in case anyone needs quick medical attention. You can request help comparing costs or planning your move if needed, and there's always someone around since their doors are open all the time. They don't allow pets and there's no information about parking or exterior features, but inside you'll find everything aimed at making life as safe, comfortable, and independent as possible. Their mission stands on helping folks enjoy life, make friends, and stay well, whether you're there for a short visit or to settle in for the long haul.
