United Methodist Retirement Center

The Center contains 117 units: 56 Efficiency/Studio apartments, 28 small bedroom apartments, 7 large bedroom apartments (suitable for couples), 25 Assisted Living units, and a central communal space for Assisted Living residents. Each unit contains a kitchenette and bath.

Entrance Criteria: To enter UMRC, an individual must be at least 62 years of age and have an annual income of less than $26,250. The ceiling for couples is $30,000. The Retirement Center and Health Care Center are open to all persons regardless of religion, race, or creed. A chronological waiting list is maintained for each apartment type when units are not immediately available.

Rents include all utilities except telephone and cable service and are below market rate. An efficiency is $316/month, an alcove is $422/month, and a one bedroom is $492/month.* The Federal Rent Supplement Program is available. The Retirement Center Dining Room (Lees Hall) offers 3 meals a day. Residents only pay for meals they eat. *Rates subject to change.

The Residents' House Council plans activities, entertainment, trips, and a Holiday Bazaar. A beauty parlor and country store provide goods and services for residents of the Retirement Center and the adjacent United Methodist Health Care Center.

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) helps residents maintain independent living through the provision of housekeeping, personal care, and medical management. A Service Coordinator assesses resident needs and initiates services as required.

Assisted Living Program expands our continuum of care by providing 24 hour services for residents who require intensive personal support without skilled nursing care.

Features

Below market rents - Maintenance and housekeeping available- Enrichment activities - Trips - Van to shopping and banks - Privacy - Congenial community - Dining Room - Country Store - Chaplain - Service Coordinator - Parking - Hairdresser/barber - Adjacent Health Care Center (an approved Medicare and Medicaid provider of skilled nursing care)

For more information:
Contact Anita Bradley
401-438-4456, ext 40

Brief History
Construction of the United Methodist Retirement Center was funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in conjunction with the former New England Southern Conference of the United Methodist Church. The project was the first HUD Section 202 project constructed in Rhode Island for elderly housing. The Retirement Center opened to residents on April 1, 1971 for senior independent living.