Adult Disability Care in Newport, RI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Newport, RI: the local picture

9.4%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.3% in Newport County)

429

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Newport County)

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newport ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,323 Newport residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.4%; 8.3% in Newport County).

429 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

12% of Newport households have no vehicle (7.3% in Newport County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Newport compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Newport	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.4%	8.3%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	2.6%	4.0%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	9.7%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,500	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Newport East, RI	3.2 mi	2,645	8.7%
Narragansett Pier, RI	8.3 mi	992	7.0%
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI	9.6 mi	2,194	7.6%
Kingston, RI	11 mi	262	5.5%
Tiverton, RI	14 mi	1,879	8.5%
Warwick, RI	16 mi	17,945	13%

Home health agencies serving Newport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Newport

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Newport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Newport: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Newport?

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Newport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Rhode Island.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Newport, RI