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

Local figures

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

8.5%

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

153

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.4%

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

9

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

About 425 Tiverton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.5%; 8.3% in Newport County).

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

8.4% of Tiverton households have no vehicle (7.3% in Newport County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Tiverton compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Tiverton	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.5%	8.3%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	2.6%	4.0%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	7.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	9.7%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	8.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,188	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Tiverton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
North Westport, MA	4.8 mi	861	12%
Ocean Grove, MA	5.2 mi	593	13%
Somerset, MA	6.1 mi	4,624	8.8%
Fall River, MA	7.4 mi	15,169	20%
Smith Mills, MA	10 mi	976	11%
Newport East, RI	11 mi	2,645	8.7%

Home health agencies serving Tiverton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	13 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	13 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	16 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	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500
Visiting Nurse Home And Hospice	Middleton, RI	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 682-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Tiverton. 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 Tiverton

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 $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton 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 Tiverton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Tiverton?

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 $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton 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 Tiverton, RI