Home Health Aides in Newport, RI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Newport, RI: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newport ZIP codes in their service area

$21.00

median hourly wage of home care aides in Rhode Island (BLS, May 2025)

5,516

residents 65 or older (22% of Newport)

24%

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

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newport ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Rhode Island earn a median $21.00 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $18.50 and $21.96.

Newport has about 5,516 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Newport compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Newport	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65 or older	22%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	9.7%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,500	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newport East, RI	3.2 mi	2,645	35%
Narragansett Pier, RI	8.3 mi	992	28%
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI	9.6 mi	2,194	24%
Kingston, RI	11 mi	262	35%
Tiverton, RI	14 mi	1,879	32%
Warwick, RI	16 mi	17,945	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Newport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500
Visiting Nurse Home And Hospice	Middleton, RI	3.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 682-2100
Visiting Nurse Services, Inc Of So CT	Hamden, CT	84 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 281-5500
Enhabit Home Health	Warwick, RI	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 431-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Newport

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 $6,625 monthly median income of Newport 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Newport: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Newport?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Newport ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include South County Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Newport?

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 $6,625 monthly median income of Newport 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Newport, RI