Mobility Assistance in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Washington County)

182

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wakefield)

24%

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

About 345 Wakefield-Peace Dale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 12% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Wakefield-Peace Dale that list physical therapy include South County Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Wakefield-Peace Dale compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Wakefield-Peace Dale	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	12%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	3.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.4%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,721	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Wakefield-Peace Dale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Narragansett Pier, RI	2.2 mi	992	15%
Kingston, RI	2.2 mi	262	22%
Newport, RI	9.6 mi	5,516	14%
Newport East, RI	12 mi	2,645	25%
Westerly, RI	17 mi	4,633	10%
Warwick, RI	18 mi	17,945	18%

Home health agencies serving Wakefield-Peace Dale (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	18 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	18 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	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
Homecare Advantage Chc	Cranston, RI	23 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	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500

Emergency hospitals near Wakefield-Peace Dale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South County Hospital Inc	Wakefield, RI	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(401) 782-8000
Newport Hospital	Newport, RI	9.4 mi	4 of 5	(401) 846-6400

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 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 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 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 Wakefield-Peace Dale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance 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).

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.

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