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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 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…
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…
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…
As we move through 2026, the demand for low income senior housing in Providence has reached an all-time high. For many older adults, the dream of aging in the Creative Capital is tempered by the reality of rising rents and long waiting lists. At Saint Elizabeth Community, we believe that transparency is the first step…
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…
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…
For many seniors in Rhode Island, the home is a sanctuary. But what happens when that sanctuary is no longer safe? Whether due to elder abuse, neglect, or a sudden loss of a caregiver, a crisis can leave an older adult without a place to stay and no clear path forward. If you are searching…
For many seniors in Rhode Island, the home is a sanctuary. But what happens when that sanctuary is no longer safe? Whether due to elder abuse, neglect, or a sudden loss of a caregiver, a crisis can leave an older adult without a place to stay and no clear path forward. If you are searching…