Hospice Support in Providence, RI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Providence, RI: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Providence ZIP codes

2,893

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Providence County)

39%

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

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Providence ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence (2.4 mi) and Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company in East Providence (2.7 mi).

7,545 Providence residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Providence compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Providence	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.9%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,970	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
East Providence, RI	3.4 mi	9,816	40%
Pawtucket, RI	4.3 mi	11,015	37%
Central Falls, RI	4.8 mi	2,439	30%
Cranston, RI	5.0 mi	13,982	34%
North Seekonk, MA	6.2 mi	363	17%
Valley Falls, RI	7.1 mi	2,098	30%

Hospices serving Providence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	2.4 mi	(401) 415-4200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	2.7 mi	(401) 438-0008
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	3.7 mi	(401) 728-6500
Eden Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	(401) 884-8022
Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	(401) 238-7300
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	(401) 738-1492

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 caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Providence: common questions

How much does hospice support 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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 Hospice Support in Providence, RI