Urgent care in Rhode Island
349urgent care centers across 38 cities in Rhode Island. 20 list 24-hour service. Browse by city below to find a clinic, view hours, and get directions.
Rhode Island at a glance
- 349urgent care centers
- 38cities with listings
- 20list 24-hour hours
- 56%are in the 10 largest cities
The 10 cities with the most listings
- Wakefield27 urgent care centers
- Providence25 urgent care centers
- East Greenwich23 urgent care centers
- Pawtucket21 urgent care centers
- Westerly21 urgent care centers
- Newport18 urgent care centers
- Coventry17 urgent care centers
- Cranston15 urgent care centers
- East Providence15 urgent care centers
- Woonsocket14 urgent care centers
Counts come from our listings and the hours each listing publishes; the full city list is below.
Urgent care by city in Rhode Island
38 cities, most listings first.
- Wakefield27
- Providence25
- East Greenwich23
- Pawtucket21
- Westerly21
- Newport18
- Coventry17
- Cranston15
- East Providence15
- Woonsocket14
- Middletown13
- Warwick11
- North Providence9
- Central Falls8
- Tiverton8
- Cumberland8
- Smithfield8
- Warren8
- Pascoag7
- Narragansett7
- Bristol7
- Johnston6
- North Kingstown6
- Portsmouth6
- Kingston5
- Hope Valley5
- West Warwick5
- South Kingstown4
- North Smithfield4
- Charlestown4
- Lincoln3
- Greenville3
- West Greenwich2
- Barrington2
- Foster1
- Ashaway1
- Wyoming1
- Jamestown1
Pin number is the count. Select a pin to open that city.
About urgent care in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is served by 349 urgent care centers and walk-in clinics listed on UCL, spread across 38 cities. These facilities provide non-emergency, outpatient care on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed.
Most Rhode Island urgent care centers handle non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for adults and children: fevers, sprains, lacerations, infections, sports physicals, X-rays, lab tests, and minor procedures. Centers in larger cities often have on-site labs and imaging, while smaller community clinics offer more limited services.
UCL listed clinics in Rhode Island do not replace a primary care physician or a hospital's emergency department. They fill the gap between the two: care that can't wait for a doctor's appointment but isn't life-threatening. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness, or any potentially life-threatening symptom, call 911.
Frequently asked questions
How many urgent care centers are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 349 urgent care centers listed on UCL across 38 cities.
Are there 24-hour urgent care centers in Rhode Island?
Yes. 20 facilities list 24-hour service across Rhode Island. Open any city above to see which centers in that area are open around the clock.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most urgent care centers?
The top 5 cities by facility count in Rhode Island are Wakefield, Providence, East Greenwich, Pawtucket, Westerly. Wakefield alone has 27 urgent care centers.
What does urgent care cost in Rhode Island?
Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in Rhode Island typically range from $100–$250 for an uninsured visit. With insurance, the visit cost is usually a copay of $25–$75. Costs vary by facility and services received, so verify with each clinic before visiting.
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in Rhode Island?
Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.
Do urgent care centers in Rhode Island accept walk-ins?
Most urgent care centers in Rhode Island accept walk-in patients without an appointment. Some offer optional online check-in to reduce wait time. Each facility's policy is listed on its individual page.