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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kingston, RI: the local picture

19

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

262

residents 65 or older (3.6% of Kingston)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kingston has about 19 residents aged 85 or older among 262 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Kingston 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.

Kingston compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Kingston	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	3.6%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	5.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	6.2%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,068	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Kingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI	2.2 mi	2,194	182
Narragansett Pier, RI	4.4 mi	992	153
Newport, RI	11 mi	5,516	592
Newport East, RI	13 mi	2,645	413
Westerly, RI	16 mi	4,633	733
Warwick, RI	17 mi	17,945	2,034

Nursing homes near Kingston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC	South Kingstown, RI	2.3 mi	2 of 5	80	(401) 789-3006
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr	West Kingston, RI	2.8 mi	2 of 5	112	(401) 783-8568
South County Eden Operations LLC Dba Lakeside Nurs	North Kingstown, RI	6.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(401) 294-4545
Roberts Health Centre Inc	North Kingstown, RI	7.5 mi	5 of 5	66	(401) 294-3587
Kingston Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care	West Kingston, RI	8.0 mi	4 of 5	55	(401) 295-8520
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Newport, RI	10 mi	4 of 5	95	(401) 849-5222

Hospices serving Kingston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 321-8101
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 252-5700
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 738-1492
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 737-6050

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingston. 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 Kingston

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 28% of the $6,506 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kingston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC in South Kingstown (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr in West Kingston (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South County Eden Operations LLC Dba Lakeside Nurs in North Kingstown (6.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kingston?

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 28% of the $6,506 monthly median income of Kingston 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Kingston, RI