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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Westerly, RI: the local picture

733

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

4,633

residents 65 or older (25% of Westerly)

21%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Westerly has about 733 residents aged 85 or older among 4,633 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.

21% 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.

28% of older Westerly 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.

Westerly compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Westerly	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	5.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	6.2%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,662	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Westerly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pawcatuck, CT	2.6 mi	1,283	71
Mystic, CT	7.8 mi	1,727	319
Old Mystic, CT	9.3 mi	691	99
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	13 mi	621	281
Groton, CT	14 mi	1,537	242
New London, CT	15 mi	4,148	379

Nursing homes near Westerly

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center	Westerly, RI	1.4 mi	4 of 5	66	(401) 596-4925
Westerly Health Center	Westerly, RI	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(401) 348-0020
Apple Rehab Clipper	Westerly, RI	2.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(401) 322-8081
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge	Mystic, CT	7.4 mi	5 of 5	40	(860) 572-5623
Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Mystic, CT	7.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(860) 572-1700
Apple Rehab Mystic	Mystic, CT	8.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(860) 536-9655

Hospices serving Westerly

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	27 mi	(401) 321-8101
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	29 mi	(401) 252-5700
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Rhode Island, LLC	Warwick, RI	29 mi	(401) 200-8211
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	29 mi	(401) 737-6050

Straight-line miles from the center of Westerly. 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 Westerly

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 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly 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 Westerly: common questions

What nursing homes are near Westerly?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center in Westerly (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Westerly Health Center in Westerly (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Apple Rehab Clipper in Westerly (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Westerly?

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 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly 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 Westerly, RI