Mobility Assistance in Tiverton, RI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tiverton, RI: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Newport County)

331

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

3.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fall River)

32%

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

About 426 Tiverton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 16% in Newport County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Tiverton compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Tiverton	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	5.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	7.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,188	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Tiverton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Westport, MA	4.8 mi	861	22%
Ocean Grove, MA	5.2 mi	593	15%
Somerset, MA	6.1 mi	4,624	14%
Fall River, MA	7.4 mi	15,169	26%
Smith Mills, MA	10 mi	976	18%
Newport East, RI	11 mi	2,645	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	13 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	13 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	16 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	18 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	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 682-2100
Nurse On Call	Lincoln, RI	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 726-7744

Emergency hospitals near Tiverton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Anne's Hospital	Fall River, MA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	(508) 674-5600
Southcoast Hospitals Group	Fall River, MA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(508) 679-3131

Straight-line miles from the center of Tiverton. 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 Tiverton

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 $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton 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 Tiverton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tiverton?

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 $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton 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 Tiverton, RI