In-Home Hospice Support in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI

Local figures

Hospice Support in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wakefield-Peace Dale ZIP codes

182

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Washington County)

24%

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

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Wakefield-Peace Dale ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice in Middletown (13 mi) and Continuum Care Hospice in West Warwick (18 mi).

690 Wakefield-Peace Dale residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Wakefield-Peace Dale compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Wakefield-Peace Dale	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	3.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	5.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,721	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Wakefield-Peace Dale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Narragansett Pier, RI	2.2 mi	992	40%
Kingston, RI	2.2 mi	262	18%
Newport, RI	9.6 mi	5,516	32%
Newport East, RI	12 mi	2,645	36%
Westerly, RI	17 mi	4,633	28%
Warwick, RI	18 mi	17,945	34%

Hospices serving Wakefield-Peace Dale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice	Middletown, RI	13 mi	(401) 682-2100
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	18 mi	(401) 321-8101
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	18 mi	(401) 252-5700
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	18 mi	(401) 738-1492
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	18 mi	(401) 737-6050
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	26 mi	(401) 438-0008

Straight-line miles from the center of Wakefield-Peace Dale. 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 Wakefield-Peace Dale

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 $6,810 monthly median income of Wakefield-Peace Dale 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 Wakefield-Peace Dale: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Wakefield-Peace Dale?

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 $6,810 monthly median income of Wakefield-Peace Dale 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.