Below is a list of websites and phone numbers that may be of
use to you. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it
should help you in your search for information. Many of
these links will take you to other related links, or a phone
call can direct you to other information.
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
