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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Warwick, RI: the local picture

2,034

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

17,945

residents 65 or older (22% of Warwick)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Kent County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Warwick has about 2,034 residents aged 85 or older among 17,945 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 (31% in Kent County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Warwick 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.

Warwick compared with Kent County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Warwick	Kent County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.5%	9.3%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,954	$62,190	—

Older residents in towns around Warwick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cranston, RI	5.7 mi	13,982	1,969
East Providence, RI	7.4 mi	9,816	1,523
Providence, RI	8.3 mi	22,205	2,893
Ocean Grove, MA	11 mi	593	40
Tiverton, RI	12 mi	1,879	331
Pawtucket, RI	12 mi	11,015	1,137

Nursing homes near Warwick

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brentwood Health Center	Warwick, RI	2.1 mi	2 of 5	96	(401) 884-8020
Greenwood Operations Dba Greenwood Center	Warwick, RI	2.3 mi	1 of 5	130	(401) 739-6600
West Shore Health Center Inc	Warwick, RI	2.3 mi	4 of 5	145	(401) 739-9440
Sunny View Nursing Home	Warwick, RI	2.4 mi	2 of 5	57	(401) 737-9193
Avalon Nursing Home Inc	Warwick, RI	2.6 mi	3 of 5	31	(401) 738-1200
Kent Regency Center	Warwick, RI	3.1 mi	4 of 5	153	(401) 739-4241

Hospices serving Warwick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eden Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	1.4 mi	(401) 884-8022
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	1.4 mi	(401) 738-1492
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Rhode Island, LLC	Warwick, RI	1.4 mi	(401) 200-8211
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	1.4 mi	(401) 252-5700

Straight-line miles from the center of Warwick. 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 Warwick

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 40% of the $4,580 monthly median income of Warwick 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 Warwick: common questions

What nursing homes are near Warwick?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brentwood Health Center in Warwick (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Greenwood Operations Dba Greenwood Center in Warwick (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); West Shore Health Center Inc in Warwick (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Warwick?

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 40% of the $4,580 monthly median income of Warwick 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 Warwick, RI