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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pascoag, RI: the local picture

144

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

924

residents 65 or older (21% of Pascoag)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pascoag has about 144 residents aged 85 or older among 924 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.

36% 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.

15% of older Pascoag 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.

Pascoag compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Pascoag	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	33%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,625	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Pascoag

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Douglas, MA	8.8 mi	554	45
Greenville, RI	9.3 mi	2,751	395
Webster, MA	11 mi	1,920	235
Putnam, CT	11 mi	1,211	336
Woonsocket, RI	11 mi	6,387	619
Whitinsville, MA	12 mi	1,169	131

Nursing homes near Pascoag

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Overlook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pascoag, RI	0.1 mi	3 of 5	100	(401) 568-2549
Bayberry Commons	Pascoag, RI	1.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(401) 568-0600
Crystal Lake Rehabilitation And Care Center	Pascoag, RI	1.7 mi	1 of 5	71	(401) 568-3091
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care	Putnam, CT	8.0 mi	5 of 5	119	(860) 928-7976
Cedar Haven Operations LLC Dba Lake Forest Health	Smithfield, RI	8.4 mi	1 of 5	133	(401) 231-7016
Greenville Operations RI LLC Dba Greenville Skille	Greenville, RI	8.4 mi	1 of 5	131	(401) 949-1200

Hospices serving Pascoag

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	15 mi	(401) 415-4200
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	17 mi	(401) 728-6500
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	20 mi	(401) 438-0008
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	20 mi	(401) 321-8101

Straight-line miles from the center of Pascoag. 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 Pascoag

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 34% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Pascoag 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 Pascoag: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pascoag?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Overlook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag (0.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bayberry Commons in Pascoag (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crystal Lake Rehabilitation And Care Center in Pascoag (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pascoag?

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 34% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Pascoag 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 Pascoag, RI