Rhode Island

Highlights

• In the past two years, excessive drinking increased 23% from 6.4% to 7.9% of adults ages 65+
• In the past three years, four- or five-star rated nursing home beds increased 47% from 44.8% to 65.8% of certified nursing home beds
• In the past two years, poverty decreased 13% from 10.3% to 9.0% of adults ages 65+
• In the past five years, food insecurity decreased 19% from 16.8% to 13.6% of adults ages 60+
• In the past year, early deaths increased 9% from 1,575 to 1,723 deaths per 100,000 adults ages 65-74
• In the past six years, depression increased 14% from 14.8% to 16.9% of adults ages 65+