Mobility Assistance in Providence, RI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Providence, RI: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Providence County)

2,893

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Providence)

39%

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

About 5,766 Providence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 22% in Providence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,893 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Providence that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Amedisys Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Providence compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Providence	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,970	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Providence, RI	3.4 mi	9,816	22%
Pawtucket, RI	4.3 mi	11,015	23%
Central Falls, RI	4.8 mi	2,439	20%
Cranston, RI	5.0 mi	13,982	19%
North Seekonk, MA	6.2 mi	363	30%
Valley Falls, RI	7.1 mi	2,098	13%

Home health agencies serving Providence (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

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

Emergency hospitals near Providence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rhode Island Hospital	Providence, RI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(401) 444-4000
Roger Williams Medical Center	Providence, RI	1.4 mi	3 of 5	(401) 456-2025

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 mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Providence: common questions

How much does mobility assistance 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Providence, RI