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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Woonsocket, RI: the local picture

619

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

6,387

residents 65 or older (15% of Woonsocket)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Woonsocket has about 619 residents aged 85 or older among 6,387 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.

37% 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.

35% of older Woonsocket 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.

Woonsocket compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Woonsocket	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	33%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,149	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Woonsocket

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cumberland Hill, RI	2.8 mi	1,309	114
Bellingham, MA	6.5 mi	992	193
Franklin Town, MA	7.4 mi	4,872	446
Valley Falls, RI	7.8 mi	2,098	246
North Attleborough Town, MA	8.7 mi	5,097	707
Greenville, RI	8.8 mi	2,751	395

Nursing homes near Woonsocket

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Haven Operations Holding LLC Valley View Hea	Woonsocket, RI	0.5 mi	1 of 5	185	(401) 765-5844
Adviniacare Oakland Grove LLC	Woonsocket, RI	0.6 mi	1 of 5	178	(401) 769-0800
Woonsocket Health Center	Woonsocket, RI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	150	(401) 765-2100
The Friendly Home	Woonsocket, RI	1.7 mi	2 of 5	126	(401) 769-7220
St Antoine Residence	North Smithfield, RI	2.0 mi	4 of 5	260	(401) 767-3500
Holiday Operator, LLC Dba Holiday Rehabilitation A	Manville, RI	2.6 mi	2 of 5	170	(401) 765-1440

Hospices serving Woonsocket

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	11 mi	(401) 728-6500
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	11 mi	(401) 415-4200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	15 mi	(401) 438-0008
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	21 mi	(401) 321-8101

Straight-line miles from the center of Woonsocket. 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 Woonsocket

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 53% of the $3,429 monthly median income of Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket: common questions

What nursing homes are near Woonsocket?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedar Haven Operations Holding LLC Valley View Hea in Woonsocket (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Adviniacare Oakland Grove LLC in Woonsocket (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Woonsocket Health Center in Woonsocket (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Woonsocket?

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 53% of the $3,429 monthly median income of Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket, RI