Below is a list of websites and phone numbers that may be of use to you.
RI Department of Elderly Affairs
Website: www.dea.state.ri.us
Phone: 401-462-3000
Information on SSI program, Medicaid waiver program, and all types of senior services
RI Department of Health
Website: www.health.ri.gov
Phone: 401-222-2231
Information on licensed nursing homes and assisted living residences
RI Department of Human Services
Website: www.dhs.state.ri.us
Phone: 401-462-5000
Information on services for elderly Rhode Islanders
Long Term Care Coordinating Council
Website: www.ltgov.ri.gov
Phone: 401-222-2371
Resource information about long-term care services
CareLink
Website: www.carelink-ri.com
Phone: 401-490-7610
A partnership of health and community resources in Rhode Island, including long term care, home care, and adult day services
Elder Care RI
Website: www.eldercareri.com
Information on Rhode Island nursing homes, assisted living residences, home care providers, adult day services, etc
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Phone: 401-785-3340
Help with a resident concern or help in finding a suitable placement
Alzheimer’s Association
Website: www.alz-ri.org
Phone: 401-421-0008 or 800-244-1428
Resource site on Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias
Administration on Aging
Website: www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Phone: 202-619-0724
National resource site on services and opportunities for older Americans
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Website: www.cms.hhs.gov
Phone: 877-267-2323 (toll free)
Information on Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs
Medicare
Website: www.medicare.gov
Phone: 800-633-4227
The website for Medicare information
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Website: www.nhpco.org
Phone: 800-658-8898
Information on hospice care and hospice programs
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Website: www.jcaho.org
Phone: 630-792-5000
Site for information on accredited healthcare organizations, including hospitals and nursing homes
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities
Website: www.carf.org
Phone: 520-325-1044
Another accrediting agency
Sojourner House
Website: www.sojourner-house.org
Phone: 401-861-6191
Resource for information on elder safety and domestic abuse prevention