Where to Get Tested for the Coronavirus in RI Without Going to the Hospital
Dozens of sites across the state offer free COVID-19 tests for people with and without health insurance.
BEFORE YOU GO:
- Always put in a call first, either to your primary care physician or the test site itself; you’ll need appointments and/or referrals for every site, even if you’re already a patient.
- All sites are open to the public — even if you aren’t a patient — per federal mandates. You may need to complete a telemedicine screening before scheduling an appointment, though.
- Some sites will not test pediatric patients or require that parents swab their own kids; one urgent care site, Just Kids Sick Care RI, only tests pediatric patients
- Respiratory clinics offer tests for free to people with health insurance. If you don’t have health insurance, you will be charged for the test.
- With the exception of the CVS Heath rapid results test site at Twin River, most test results will come back in three days
- If you’re unsure about whether or not to get tested, check your symptoms on the Rhode Island COVID-19 self-checker
- All tests produce false-negatives (read an ED doctor and epidemiologist’s perspective here) so people with symptoms are advised to self-quarantine, even if you get a negative result
TEST SITES IN BLACKSTONE VALLEY
Armistice Urgent Care
209 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, 401-725-4100
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first; does not accept pediatric patients
Care New England Respiratory Infection Triage Clinic and Testing Site (former Memorial Hospital)
111 Brewster St, Pawtucket, 401-227-3669
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The details: Walk in,drive-through and walk-up; Free with health insurance; call first
Lincoln Urgent Care
2 Wake Robin Rd., Lincoln,401-333-9595
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
North Smithfield Urgent Care
594 Great Rd., Suite 102A, North Smithfield, 401-768-3400
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Ocean State Urgent Care
2140 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, 401-642-2072
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Ocean State Urgent Care
400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, 401-757-6160
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Thundermist Health Center of Woonsocket
450 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 401-676-4100
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Just Kids RI Sick Care
2 Meehan Ln., Cumberland, 401-658-2273
Hours: Mon.-Fri. noon-7 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The details: Walk-in; free with health insurance; call first; pediatric patients only
CVS Rapid Testing at Twin River Casino
100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weather-dependent
The details: Drive-through; free for everyone; get pre-screened and an appointment at CVS.com; does not accept pediatric patients
TEST SITES IN PROVIDENCE
Ocean State Urgent Care
1195 North Main St., Providence, 401-861-3782
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Providence Community Health Centers
65 Gordon Ave., Providence, 401-444-0404
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence
Hours: Daily, weather-dependent
The details: Drive-through; free for everyone; call your health care provider to order a test for you; parents must swab children younger than twelve
Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic
60 Valley St. #104, Providence, 401-347-9093
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 4-6 p.m.
The details: Drive-through; free for everyone; call first; multilingual services
Providence Community Health Clinics
Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary School, 65 Gordon Ave., Providence, 401-444-0404
Hours: By referral and appointment only
The details: Drive-up and walk-up; free for everyone; call first; multilingual services
TEST SITES IN THE WEST BAY
Atmed Urgent Care
1524 Atwood Ave. Suite 122, Johnston, 401-273-9400
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Care New England Respiratory Infection Triage Clinic
455 Tollgate Rd., Warwick, 401-227-3669
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-noon
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first; does not accept pediatric patients
Garden City Treatment Center
150 Reservoir Ave., Suite 100, Cranston, 401-946-2400
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Ocean State Urgent Care
1131 Warwick Ave., Warwick, 401-287-4440
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Thundermist Health Center of West Warwick
186 Providence St., West Warwick, 401-615-2800
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Community College of Rhode Island, Knight campus
400 East Ave., Warwick
Hours: Daily, weather-dependent
The details: Drive-through; free for everyone; call your health care provider to order a test for you; parents must swab children younger than twelve
TEST SITES IN THE EAST BAY
Bristol County Medical Center
1180 Hope St., Bristol, 401-253-8900
Hours: Mon.-Fri. noon- 5 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first; does not accept pediatric patients
Ocean State Urgent Care
67 Valley Rd., Middletown, 401-847-4950
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
TEST SITES IN SOUTH COUNTY
Atmed Urgent Care
5750 Post Rd., East Greenwich, 401-398-8760
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Kristine Cunniff, DO
350 Kingstown Rd., Suite 101, Naragansett, 401-782-0700
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 1-5 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first; does not accept pediatric patients
South County Health Express Care East Greenwich
3461 South County Trl., East Greenwich, 401-471-6740
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
South County Health Express Care Westerly
268 Post Rd., Westerly, 401-604-2500
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-4 p.m
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
Wood River Health Services
823 Main St., Hope Valley, 401-539-2461
Hours: Tues. and Thurs. 9-11 a.m.
The details: Walk in; free with health insurance; call first
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