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

Local figures

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

9.9%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (7.4% in Washington County)

296

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.1%

of households have no vehicle (4.4% in Washington County)

9

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

About 1,089 Westerly residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.9%; 7.4% in Washington County).

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

7.1% of Westerly households have no vehicle (4.4% in Washington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Westerly compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Westerly	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.9%	7.4%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.7%	2.3%	4.0%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.4%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	6.2%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	5.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,662	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Westerly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Pawcatuck, CT	2.6 mi	1,283	8.6%
Mystic, CT	7.8 mi	1,727	4.0%
Old Mystic, CT	9.3 mi	691	11%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	13 mi	621	16%
Groton, CT	14 mi	1,537	17%
New London, CT	15 mi	4,148	15%

Home health agencies serving Westerly

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	41 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 Westerly. 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 Westerly

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 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly 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 Westerly: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Westerly?

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 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly 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 Westerly, RI