Tockwotton on the Waterfront sits right on Waterfront Drive in East Providence, Rhode Island, with big windows and porches looking out on Providence Harbor, and you'll see boats drifting by while sitting outside or eating in the dining room. The place started in 1856 and moved to a modern facility in January 2013, now spread across six acres with views of downtown, and they really tried to get that feeling of a seaside cottage while still making sure everything's safe and comfortable. This community has 104 apartments in two buildings: The River's Edge for assisted living, and The Courtyard Memory Care for folks with Alzheimer's and other memory loss-both places set up so people get treated with respect and are encouraged to do things for themselves when they can, but always with help close by from CNAs, nurses, med techs, and therapy staff.
Tockwotton has options for assisted living, long-term care, memory care, short-term rehab, and respite stays, and the team does ongoing health checks, wellness visits, and helps with medicine, especially for memory care residents. The nursing wing is certified for 52 people and they'll work with all levels of need, so there's 24-hour nursing care and physical, speech, and occupational therapy on site, especially in the Bold Point Center for Advanced Therapy which is set up for rehab after a hospital stay. All residents can use Wi-Fi, laundry, all utilities, and an emergency call system-these are included, as are three meals a day with several menu choices, weekly housekeeping and linen changes, and scheduled rides for errands or appointments.
Besides basic care, they offer extra services like personal care, nutritional advice, special diets, medication help, and personalized care planning. The apartments have kitchenettes and extra space for people to bring in personal things. There's a First Floor Cafe, a country store, Sculler's Pub, a full-service beauty salon, movie theater room, a library, a fitness center, a media room, walking paths, an outdoor terrace with al fresco dining, and gardens to stroll in, so there are plenty of things to do, and the staff puts together a calendar of events with live music, holiday get-togethers, and other group activities meant to keep everyone connected.
Every care level, from memory care to assisted living or rehab, gets attention from a big team that's used to working with seniors and knowing that everybody has stuff that matters to them, and they try to create a warm atmosphere where staff and residents get to know each other. Tockwotton mainly serves people from Providence and nearby Rhode Island towns, and they're Medicare and Medicaid certified as well, so folks have some options when it's time to pay. Residents have access to private parking, cable TV, phone and internet, air conditioning, and safety pendants, and meals often use local ingredients. All parts of the community are set up to give comfort and dignity, with clean spaces, big windows, and room to walk or sit and look at the water, and they have floor plans that work for different needs so folks can find something that fits, whether they need help just sometimes or all the time. The atmosphere is friendly, the building is safe, and the staff tries hard to treat everyone like family, always aiming for professional, respectful, and thoughtful care.
