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Short-Term Rehabilitation: The Right Place to Recover

By Hugh Minor / February 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Short-Term Rehabilitation: The Right Place to Recover

Choosing a Short-Term Rehabilitation Center After an injury, illness or surgery, the care and support you receive is critical to your long-term recovery. A short-term rehabilitation center is designed to get you back on your feet so you can return to independent living. Most of us, however, haven’t really thought about where we would go…

Saint Elizabeth Community Wins 2 Awards

By Hugh Minor / February 25, 2026 / Comments Off on Saint Elizabeth Community Wins 2 Awards

Saint Elizabeth Community has been recognized for excellence in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing! At this year’s Providence Journal Community’s Choice Awards, Saint Elizabeth Community won again – TWICE! We received recognition as Best Assisted Living and Best Nursing Home. Thank you to everyone who voted for your confidence and congratulations to the staff at…

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By Briana Aucoin / February 23, 2026 / Comments Off on Read our Latest Newsletter

Rehab at Home vs. Rehab in a Center: Making the Right Choice After Surgery

By stelizabethdev / February 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Rehab at Home vs. Rehab in a Center: Making the Right Choice After Surgery

The first quarter of the year is often dubbed “Surgical Season.” Many individuals schedule elective procedures—specifically hip and knee replacements—during the winter months to ensure they are fully mobile by spring. However, once the surgery is on the calendar, the most critical question remains: Where will you recover? The choice between home care vs rehab…

Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Senior Living: Where Do Your Fees Go?

By stelizabethdev / February 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Senior Living: Where Do Your Fees Go?

When families begin the search for senior living or skilled nursing in Rhode Island, the “sticker shock” is often the first hurdle. However, once the initial costs are understood, a more important question arises: What exactly are you paying for? In the world of elder care, there is a fundamental divide in business models: Non-Profit…

Adult Day Centers: The “Winter Lifeline” for RI Caregivers

By stelizabethdev / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Adult Day Centers: The “Winter Lifeline” for RI Caregivers

As the “January Blues” stretch into the gray days of February and March, family caregivers across Rhode Island often hit a breaking point. The combination of early darkness, icy walkways, and the “cooping up” of seniors at home creates a high-stress environment for both the elder and their adult children. For those seeking adult day…

The Green House Difference: Why “Small Home” Care is Safer for Flu Season

By stelizabethdev / January 1, 2026 / Comments Off on The Green House Difference: Why “Small Home” Care is Safer for Flu Season

As we navigate the peak of the Q1 respiratory season—marked by the prevalence of influenza and norovirus—families across Rhode Island are re-evaluating what “safety” looks like in senior living. For decades, the traditional institutional nursing home model was the standard. However, the emergence of the Green House® Project has fundamentally shifted the landscape of elder…

Welcome Our New Home Care Director

By Hugh Minor / November 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Welcome Our New Home Care Director

Saint Elizabeth Community is pleased to welcome Lori Crowshaw, MSHM, RN who will be taking on the role of our new Home Care Director, a critical member of the organization’s Leadership Team. Lori will guide our talented and experienced staff of healthcare professionals as they deliver compassionate care to older adults in the comfort of…

2024 Annual Report

By Hugh Minor / August 2, 2025 / Comments Off on 2024 Annual Report

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Haven for Elder Justice on The Rhode Show

By Hugh Minor / August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Haven for Elder Justice on The Rhode Show

Saint Elizabeth Haven for Elder Justice supports victims of abuse by protecting elders and advocating for public policy to eliminate this silent epidemic as well as by prosecuting perpetrators. Watch this informative segment from The Rhode Show to learn more about this critical resource.