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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Providence, RI: the local picture

21

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

$21.00

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

22,205

residents 65 or older (12% of Providence)

39%

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

21 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Providence 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.

Providence has about 22,205 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Providence compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Providence	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	50%	33%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,970	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Providence, RI	3.4 mi	9,816	35%
Pawtucket, RI	4.3 mi	11,015	33%
Central Falls, RI	4.8 mi	2,439	36%
Cranston, RI	5.0 mi	13,982	31%
North Seekonk, MA	6.2 mi	363	39%
Valley Falls, RI	7.1 mi	2,098	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Providence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	8.5 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	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Cedar Home Health, LLC	Cranston, RI	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 944-2100
Homecare Advantage Chc	Cranston, RI	3.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(401) 781-3400
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	3.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500
Prospect Chartercare Home Health And Hospice, LLC	Providence, RI	1.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 456-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Providence. 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 Providence

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 55% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Providence?

Medicare lists 21 certified agencies whose service area includes Providence ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Vna Of Care New England (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Providence?

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 55% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence, RI