Cranston, Rhode Island · Providence County

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Cranston

Cranston is in Providence County, Rhode Island. The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 survey counts 13,982 residents aged 65 or older (17% of the town; 16% in Providence County), 1,969 of them 85 or older. About 4,643 live alone (34% of older residents in households; 32% in Providence County), and 31% of residents 65 and over report a disability (35% in Providence County).

7.4% of Cranston households have no vehicle (12% in Providence County); if rides to appointments matter, ask caregivers whether they drive and whether their insurance covers passengers. The nearest hospital with an emergency department in Medicare's file is Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, about 4.6 mi away in a straight line. 25% of residents speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

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Private in-home caregivers near Cranston, RI

Independent caregivers with profiles on CaregiverConnect whose home base is within 50 miles. You agree on duties, schedule and pay directly with the person you hire.

Darlene M.

Cranston, RI · in town · 10+ yrs experience

Hi! My name is Darlene, and I’m a dedicated CNA with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate, dependable care. I have extensive experience in private-duty…

Dementia carePost-surgery careHospice supportMedication administrationpart-timeHas vehicle

$30/hrSee full profile

1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Cranston, nearest first. Full profiles, references and messaging are available with a free family account. Only real caregivers are listed; sample and test profiles never appear. Caregivers can ask to be shown without a name or photo (privacy policy).

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Types of in-home care families in Cranston arrange

All non-medical. For nursing tasks (injections, wound care, catheters) you need a licensed home health agency, not a private caregiver.

Senior care at home · Personal care · Companion care · Dementia care · Respite care · Overnight and live-in · Post-surgery recovery · Part-time and flexible

Choosing well

Evaluating caregivers in Cranston

When you hire directly rather than through an agency, the checking is yours. Meet in person, ask for two references from families or employers and call them, look at a photo ID, and ask for consent to a background check. If a caregiver says they are a certified nursing assistant, look them up on the state nurse aide registry. Start with a paid trial shift before agreeing a regular schedule.

Questions families here ask at interview

What kind of care have you given, and for how long?
Can you help with bathing and transfers, or only companionship and errands?
Do you drive, and could you take my parent to appointments in Providence?
Which days and hours can you commit to each week?
Who covers your shifts if you are sick?

Schedules and cost

What in-home care costs in Cranston: hourly rates and schedules

Most requests are a few hours on weekday mornings or afternoons, a run of overnights after a hospital stay, or weekend respite for a family member. At $21.00 an hour, the Rhode Island median aide wage, 20 hours a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, 42% of the $4,285 monthly median income of Cranston households headed by someone 65 or older. Caregivers on this site set their own rates.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, Rhode Island (statewide)	$21.00 median	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Rhode Island minimum wage	$16.00	effective by October 2026 (U.S. Department of Labor state table)

Who is the employer. When you hire a caregiver directly, you are the employer. The Rhode Island minimum wage is $16.00 an hour (effective by October 2026 (U.S. Department of Labor state table)); the federal minimum of $7.25 and federal overtime rules apply to directly employed caregivers unless the work is exempt companionship under the FLSA. Source: US Department of Labor, direct care workers; the state source is listed at the end of this page.

BLS reports caregiver wages for states and metro areas, not towns. In Rhode Island the middle half of employed home health and personal care aides earned $18.50 to $21.96 an hour in May 2025.

No agency tracks private rates. A caregiver you hire directly will usually expect more than the employed-aide median and less than an agency rate; every caregiver on this site lists an hourly rate on their profile, and the hiring guide covers taxes and overtime.

Local help

Caregiver resources for families in Cranston

Rhode Island HospitalHospital with an emergency department in Providence, 4.6 mi away; (401) 444-4000.
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode IslandHospital with an emergency department in Providence, 4.7 mi away; (401) 274-1100.
Elara CaringMedicare-certified home health agency serving Cranston; office in Warwick, 5.0 mi away; (401) 738-5470. Skilled home health is ordered by a doctor; ask what Medicare covers.
Amedisys Home Health CareMedicare-certified home health agency serving Cranston; office in Warwick, 5.0 mi away; (401) 737-4236. Skilled home health is ordered by a doctor; ask what Medicare covers.
Vna Of Care New EnglandMedicare-certified home health agency serving Cranston; office in Warwick, 5.0 mi away; (401) 737-6050. Skilled home health is ordered by a doctor; ask what Medicare covers.
Harmony Hospice Care LLCHospice serving Cranston ZIP codes; Warwick, 5.0 mi away; (401) 252-5700.
Eldercare LocatorA federal service that connects you with the Area Agency on Aging and other local services for older adults, including adult protective services: 1-800-677-1116.

Safety

Hiring safely in Cranston

Before the first shift, put the duties, hours, hourly rate, overtime and payment method in writing, and keep signed timesheets. A caregiver you employ directly is usually your household employee, so tax and minimum wage rules apply; the IRS Household Employer's Tax Guide (Publication 926) explains the tax side, and the U.S. Department of Labor's direct care page explains when minimum wage and overtime apply. Never share bank logins or let a new caregiver handle large sums.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Cranston (no agency)

CaregiverConnect is a marketplace, not an agency: you hire the caregiver directly, which is why there is no agency mark-up on their hourly rate. That also means screening is your responsibility, and we tell you how.

Describe the care you need
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Agree terms and pay directly

Pricing, plainly

What is free and what costs money

Browsing, posting and receiving applications are free. Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel any time). No commission on what you pay the caregiver; see the pricing page.

Guides

Useful reading

Caregiver Interview Questions for Families: Hiring Checklist · How Much Does Companion Care Cost? · Companion Care vs. Personal Care: Which Help Do You Need? · How Much Does In-Home Dementia Care Cost?

Sources (checked 2026-11-05):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in Cranston: frequently asked questions

How much does in-home care cost in Cranston?

Caregivers here list their own hourly rates. As a reference point, employed aides in Rhode Island had a $21.00 median wage in May 2025 (BLS), and the minimum wage is $16.00. At $21.00 an hour, 20 hours a week is about $1,820 a month.

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Cranston?

Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, about 4.6 mi in a straight line (Medicare hospital file). In an emergency, call 911.

How many older adults in Cranston live alone?

About 4,643 residents aged 65 or older live alone, 34% of older residents in households (32% in Providence County) (ACS 2020–2024). For someone living alone, a few hours of check-ins a week is a common first arrangement.

Does Medicare pay for a private caregiver?

No. Medicare does not pay for custodial care such as help with bathing, dressing or companionship when that is the only care needed. Some Medicaid home and community-based programs, long-term care insurance and veterans' benefits do; the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to local programs.

Is it free to post a caregiver job?

Yes. Posting a job and browsing caregivers is free. Messaging caregivers and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium. No commission is taken on what you pay the caregiver.

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