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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tiverton, RI: the local picture

331

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,879

residents 65 or older (23% of Tiverton)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tiverton has about 331 residents aged 85 or older among 1,879 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Newport County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Tiverton 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.

Tiverton compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Tiverton	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	8.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	9.7%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,188	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Tiverton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Westport, MA	4.8 mi	861	80
Ocean Grove, MA	5.2 mi	593	40
Somerset, MA	6.1 mi	4,624	819
Fall River, MA	7.4 mi	15,169	1,981
Smith Mills, MA	10 mi	976	142
Newport East, RI	11 mi	2,645	413

Nursing homes near Tiverton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mill Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Fall River, MA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	152	(508) 675-2500
Silver Creek Rehab And Healthcare Center	Bristol, RI	4.3 mi	2 of 5	128	(401) 253-3000
The Dawn Hill Home For Rehab And Healthcare	Bristol, RI	4.3 mi	4 of 5	133	(401) 253-2300
Fall River Jewish Home	Fall River, MA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	62	(508) 679-6172
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center	Somerset, MA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	142	(508) 675-7589
The Grove At Carvalho	Fall River, MA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(781) 831-3966

Hospices serving Tiverton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	4.4 mi	(508) 235-5312
Hanover Hospice	Fall River, MA	5.4 mi	(508) 675-7583
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice	Middletown, RI	10 mi	(401) 682-2100
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	13 mi	(401) 252-5700

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 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 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 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 Tiverton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tiverton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mill Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Fall River (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Silver Creek Rehab And Healthcare Center in Bristol (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Dawn Hill Home For Rehab And Healthcare in Bristol (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care 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).

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 Tiverton, RI