Wingate Living Expands Rhode Island Presence with Acquisition of Cranston Memory Care Community
Pictured left to right: Josh Morel, Regional Maintenance Director at Wingate Living; Sam Perry, Wingate Living; Chris Stack, Chief Operating Officer of Wingate Living; Ken Hopkins, Mayor of Cranston; Dawn Marie Johnson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Wingate Living; Rhoda Smith, Wingate Living; Mary Pandolfo, Vice President of Clinical Services at Wingate Living
Former Victoria Court to become Wingate Residences at Cranston, marking Wingate’s third Rhode Island property and only standalone memory care community
Cranston, RI (October 21, 2026) – Wingate Living, a family-run organization offering a full continuum of services from Independent and Assisted Living to Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Home Care, is proud to announce the acquisition of Wingate Residences at Cranston, formerly known as Victoria Court. This memory care community marks Wingate’s third property in Rhode Island.
“Expanding our presence in Rhode Island is an exciting and important step for Wingate,” said Alexandra Schuster, President of Wingate Living. “Wingate Residences at Cranston is already a thriving community, and we look forward to building on that strong foundation. Our focus remains on delivering exceptional care, creating meaningful connections, and providing an engaging, supportive environment where residents can truly thrive.”
Currently 100 percent occupied, Wingate Residences at Cranston is the only assisted living community located in the City of Cranston. The acquisition further strengthens Wingate’s presence in Rhode Island and reflects the company’s continued commitment to providing exceptional senior living experiences. Wingate plans to invest in renovations and enhancements to the community, building on its strong foundation while creating an even more welcoming, engaging, and supportive environment for residents.
The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, along with a variety of amenities, including landscaped outdoor spaces, walking paths, a fitness center, library, salon and spa, and inviting common areas. Residents also enjoy daily enrichment programming designed to promote engagement, connection, and overall well-being.
“We are excited to welcome this wonderful community in Cranston to the Wingate Living family and mark an important milestone as our first standalone memory care community,” said Dawn Marie Johnson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Wingate Living. “We look forward to bringing Wingate’s expertise, innovative programming, and holistic approach to this memory care community in Cranston, while investing in renovations to create more comfortable, welcoming spaces for residents and families to connect, engage, and feel at home.”
With the addition of Wingate Residences at Cranston, Wingate Living continues to expand its footprint while maintaining its focus on providing personalized senior living experiences tailored to the needs of each community. This community’s exclusive focus on memory care further strengthens Wingate’s ability to serve seniors and families seeking specialized support in Rhode Island.
About Wingate Living
Wingate Living is an owner, operator, manager and developer of senior living communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Wingate offers a full continuum of services, from Independent Living and Assisted Living to Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Home Care. Wingate’s residences are built to enrich and support every lifestyle. For more information, please visit www.wingateliving.com.