Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard, now operating as Benchmark Senior Living at Blackstone Boulevard, is a senior care facility located in Providence, Rhode Island. The community provides a continuum of care with a primary focus on assisted living, alongside specialized memory care and skilled nursing services. The facility accommodates up to 54 residents and is certified by Medicare, with participation since February 10, 1998. Care is tailored to individual needs and includes assistance with activities of daily living such as full support with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as standby supervision for eating. The memory care neighborhood is specifically designed to meet the needs of residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, featuring a secured environment and spaces developed to support memory retention and safe navigation.
Medical and personal support services at the community include medication management and coordination, diabetes care, wound care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care. Residents also have access to on-site nurses, rehabilitation and occupational therapy, hospice services, and ongoing vision, hearing, and podiatry care. An on-site optometrist and regular wellness programs contribute further to residents’ health needs. The facility is equipped to accommodate individuals with psychiatric issues and is licensed to offer both short-term and long-term care, in addition to being supportive of residents requiring higher levels of supervision with certified staff available on site. Clubs, social communities, and fitness programs are available, as well as resident and family counseling services, barber/beauty salon, gym facilities, and structured therapeutic activities, including pet therapy. Indoor and outdoor walking paths are provided for residents’ safety and enjoyment.
Residents at Wingate Residences benefit from laundry and dry cleaning services and can participate in a wide variety of social, cultural, and recreational programs, designed to promote independence, engagement, and a sense of belonging. The facility includes amenities such as a full-service dining program with chef-prepared meals and well-maintained communal spaces.
For transportation, the facility offers both complimentary and at-cost options to accommodate residents’ medical appointments, social outings, and errands, depending on individual needs and scheduling requirements. This provision supports continued engagement in outside activities and ease of access to essential services.
Resident and family feedback has frequently noted the professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness of the staff, particularly highlighting the community's clean, pleasant environment and the diverse opportunities for social interaction. However, reviews do express concerns over occasional understaffing, especially of certified nursing assistants during overnight shifts, and related challenges in supervision for residents with more advanced needs. Some also remarked on administrative responsiveness outside regular hours. While costs are sometimes cited as high, many families feel the comprehensive care and supportive atmosphere justify the expense. Most reviewers appreciate the compassionate approach, comprehensive rehabilitative and memory care, and the strong sense of community present at this Providence facility.
Costs at this community start at $4,690 and range up to $7,850. The average price in the community is $6,850, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,913. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
