West Bay RI

Hiring organization · Based in Johnston, RI

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What the day-to-day looks like

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Benefits

Indeed employee ratings for pay and benefits averaged 3.3 out of 5 stars, suggesting a below-average benefits perception among staff.

The city

Living in Warwick, RI

Warwick sits along Narragansett Bay just south of Providence, offering waterfront parks, suburban comfort, and easy access to T.F. Green Airport. Rhode Island's second-largest city blends quiet residential neighborhoods with coastal charm—a practical, laid-back home base for RNs who want bay views without big-city intensity.

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Metro price level · Warwick area: 2% above the national average; BEA index 101.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,363/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $88,708/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

West Bay RI (also known as West Bay Residential Services) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 that provides innovative, person-centered supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Rhode Island.

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More about West Bay RI

Headquartered in Warwick, RI, the organization employs 201-500 staff and generates $25M-$100M in annual revenue. West Bay offers a range of services including Customized & Self Employment, Day Supports, Residential Services, and Supported Living. For nurses, West Bay offers community-based RN roles that involve providing 1:1 care for individuals with I/DD in private home and community settings rather than traditional clinical environments. The posted RN position involves supporting a young woman with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on health monitoring, wellness promotion, and fostering independence through a consistent, trusting caregiver relationship. This is a non-traditional nursing setting suited for nurses passionate about person-centered disability care and community inclusion rather than acute or facility-based practice.

West Bay RI's mission is to provide innovative, person-centered supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in ways that promote community inclusion, personal power, self-expression, and life fulfillment. Core values center on Integrity (trustworthy, accountable, fair, honest interactions), Inclusion, Innovation, and Advocacy. The organization emphasizes teamwork, respect, and creative energy among employees.

Working here

Culture and working life

person-centeredteamworkintegritycommunity inclusionadvocacyinnovativerespectfulpurpose-driven

What to consider

Indeed reports an overall employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews, with a work wellbeing score of 74 out of 100 (Above average) from 85 survey responses. Detailed ratings: Work-life balance 3.4/5, Pay and benefits 3.3/5, Job security and advancement 3.4/5, Management 3.5/5, Culture 3.7/5. Employees report high sense of purpose, above-average happiness and satisfaction, and average stress levels. Positive themes include energizing work tasks, ability to learn new things, and a clear sense of purpose. Common job titles among reviewers include Direct Support Professional, House Manager, Group Manager, Health Care Provider, and Medical Technician.

The good

Meaningful, purpose-driven work supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
1:1 care model allowing deep caregiver-client relationships and consistent trust-building
Community-based setting rather than high-pressure clinical environment
Above-average workplace wellbeing score (74/100) with high sense of purpose reported by employees
Organization values teamwork, respect, integrity, and employee creative energy
Competitive RN hourly rate of $39.00/hour for the posted community-based position

The hard parts

Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.3/5 by employees on Indeed
Work-life balance rated only 3.4/5, suggesting some scheduling or workload challenges
Non-traditional nursing setting may limit clinical skill development and career advancement in hospital nursing
Stress levels rated as average, not below average, despite smaller-scale care model

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Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Sep 3, 2026
Website: westbayri.org ↗

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