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The Elms Retirement Residence

22 Elm Street, Westerly, RI

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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About the community

About The Elms Retirement Residence

Come bask in the comfort of a Victorian-style community, nestled within a classic neighborhood, just outside of Westerly’s historic district. The elegant, revived space has provided residents with an unparalleled experience since 1985. The charming retirement community offers options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. When situations arise where care plans need to change, the community does its…

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 22 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Review for The Elms Retirement Residence

The staff is amazing personal and they go above and beyond to help our mom. I would recommend to others.

AnonymousJuly 7, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Mom is thriving at The Elms

It's a facility that really feels like "home." My mother loves it. It doesn't matter what time of day you visit the staff are engaged with the residents who are interacting with each other. My mother is in a single room. There is ample space for her furniture. Mom loves her room.

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Liza TApril 9, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Review for The Elms Retirement Residence

Wonderful caring community. We picked this community because of the location and size also staff to resident ratio and the comfortable home like setting with memory care options on same campus.

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AnonymousSeptember 27, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

My Mom is happy

The Elms Retirement Residence is a beautiful place and my mom is so happy there! The facility is a beautiful and the staff is excellent.

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TammyJuly 31, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

We're thrilledbwith the care at The Carriage House.

The Carriage House at The Elms has far exceeded our expectations. Although diagnosed with Alzheimer's, our mother is still fairly high functioning, so we worried that perhaps it was too soon for a memory care unit, and that she would be unhappy. Mom loves her new home! The care she is receiving is outstanding. For us, the peace of mind, knowing that she's safe and happy is priceless. We recommend The Elms to anyone who is looking for the highest level of care for thier loved one.

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Liz TMay 22, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Safe and happy

My Mom is currently a resident at The Elms Retirement Residence and everything has been great. The staff is very very good. It's a small facility, so each person gets a lot of attention. They were great at helping my sister and I adjust, too. There is a lot of guilt that goes along with the move. They are always accommodating to me because I travel 5 hours to see Mom once a month and sometimes I get there early. The food is very good because my Mom was very thin when she got there, but she has a little belly now!

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AnonymousSeptember 28, 2023

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 19, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • International Cuisine
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Bible Study Group
  • Activities Off-site
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Men's Club
  • Walking Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Other Religious Services
  • Birthday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Book Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Cooking Classes
  • Water Aerobics
  • Jewish Services
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Catholic Services
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Reminiscence Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Fireplaces
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 19, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required