Bannister Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care in Providence, RI

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  • Interior

    A modern hospital room featuring a patient bed, window with curtains, and decorative flowers.

  • Building

    Entrance of a healthcare facility with a welcoming sign.

  • Bedroom

    A well-furnished hospital room with a bed, chair, table, and flowers by the window.

  • Healthcare

    A physical therapist assists patients with exercise equipment in a clinic setting.

  • Rehabilitation

    A healthcare professional assists an elderly person in a physical therapy session using video game technology.

  • Physical Therapy

    A therapist assists a patient during a physical therapy session.

Bannister Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care in Providence, RI

Bannister Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care is a nursing home community in Providence, RI.

Information last verified:

135 Dodge Street, Providence, RI 02907

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 85 reviews
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Overall Review of Bannister Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Rehab progress is frequently cited

Residents repeatedly credit the rehab team with meaningful therapy progress.

Several residents describe strong results from PT/OT and the broader rehab team, including feeling like therapy was productive and helping with recovery and mobility. Reviews also mention dedicated therapy staff such as PT, OT, and speech therapy, and describe them as hardworking and compassionate. Even when other aspects were criticized, more than one reviewer still pointed to therapy as a bright spot.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Dining and dietary follow-through

Dining and diet compliance draw mixed feedback from families.

Some reviewers complain about food quality, describing it as horrible or disgusting. Others focus on meals not matching care needs, saying dietary restrictions were not followed and that residents couldn’t eat given the options provided. While the community offers diabetes and special-diet dining, at least a few families say the experience fell short in practice.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help make days easier

Activities and recreation are a consistent part of daily life.

Multiple residents describe a steady schedule of activities that makes time pass, including group-style events and creative sessions. One reviewer specifically credits the activities department with improving their day-to-day routine. A wish for more frequent options also shows how valued recreation is, even when gaps are noticed.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a swing point

Cleanliness feedback varies widely between residents.

Some families praise the facility as clean and say rooms and common areas appear well kept. Other reviewers describe strong negative experiences, including odors, mold, pests, and a general sense the building wasn’t properly cleaned. Because both ends show up repeatedly, cleanliness seems to be a major difference in individual experiences.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication and basic monitoring concerns

Several families report delays or failures in follow-through.

Some reviewers describe problems getting answers promptly and feeling kept in the dark. Others report issues that include missed attention calls, lack of notification about clinical updates, and problems arranging care items after discharge. A recurring thread is that families sometimes weren’t updated or supported the way they expected when something changed.

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and dedication stand out

Many reviews highlight nurses and aides as caring and dedicated.

A large set of reviews describe staff as compassionate, professional, and supportive, with nurses going above and beyond to reassure residents and families. Multiple reviewers also credit nursing and CNA teams with day-to-day care that feels respectful and attentive. At the same time, other reviews mention rude or neglectful experiences, but the positive praise for staff shows up very often across the set.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 161 resident community capacity 161 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Theodore F Green State (6 miles away) Theodore F Green State (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Ogie's Trailer Park (0.3 miles)
  • Moniker Brewery (0.3 miles)
  • Bayberry Beer Hall (0.4 miles)
  • Julian's (0.5 miles)
  • Seven Stars Bakery (0.5 miles)
  • Nick's on Broadway (0.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Open Door Health (0.2 miles)
  • University Foot Care (0.8 miles)
  • The LASIK Vision Institute (0.8 miles)
  • University Surgical Associates - Roth, Leslie A, MD (1 miles)
  • Olneyville Health Center (1.5 miles)
  • Findley John K MD - Roger Williams Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Malik Amer Dr New University Medical Group Providence (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • White Electric Coffee (0.4 miles)
  • The Nitro Bar (0.5 miles)
  • Bolt Coffee (0.9 miles)
  • Seven Stars Bakery (0.9 miles)
  • New Harvest Coffee (0.9 miles)
  • Daves Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Bolt Coffee (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Lifespan Pharmacy-Corliss St (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Women and Infants Laboratory (0.7 miles)
  • Hasbro Children's Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Providence VA Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Miriam Hospital - Infection, Disease, & Immunology Center (2.9 miles)

Parks

  • India Point Park (0.8 miles)
  • Roger Williams National Monument (1.4 miles)
  • Gano Park (1.9 miles)
  • Bold Point Park (2 miles)
  • Roger Williams Park (2.3 miles)
  • Waterman St Dog Park (2.4 miles)
  • Blackstone Boulevard (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Providence Place Showcase IMAX Theaters (1 miles)

Transportation

  • Providence Station - MBTA & Amtrak (PVD) (1.2 miles)

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