Dementia Care in Cranston, RI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cranston, RI: the local picture

1,969

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

13,982

residents 65 or older (17% of Cranston)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Providence County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cranston has about 1,969 residents aged 85 or older among 13,982 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Providence County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Cranston residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Cranston compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Cranston	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	33%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,419	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Cranston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Providence, RI	5.0 mi	22,205	2,893
Warwick, RI	5.7 mi	17,945	2,034
East Providence, RI	6.8 mi	9,816	1,523
Greenville, RI	8.4 mi	2,751	395
Pawtucket, RI	9.3 mi	11,015	1,137
Central Falls, RI	9.6 mi	2,439	131

Nursing homes near Cranston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc	Cranston, RI	0.8 mi	5 of 5	156	(401) 944-8500
Morgan Health Center	Johnston, RI	2.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(401) 944-7800
Briarcliffe Manor	Johnston, RI	3.5 mi	5 of 5	122	(401) 944-2450
Sunny View Nursing Home	Warwick, RI	3.5 mi	2 of 5	57	(401) 737-9193
Greenwood Operations Dba Greenwood Center	Warwick, RI	3.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(401) 739-6600
Elmwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Providence, RI	4.0 mi	3 of 5	70	(401) 272-0600

Hospices serving Cranston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 252-5700
Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 238-7300
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 738-1492
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Rhode Island, LLC	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 200-8211

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Cranston

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 42% of the $4,285 monthly median income of Cranston 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Cranston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cranston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc in Cranston (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Morgan Health Center in Johnston (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cranston?

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 42% of the $4,285 monthly median income of Cranston 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Cranston, RI