Mobility Assistance in Warwick, RI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Warwick, RI: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Kent County)

2,034

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Warwick)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Kent County)

About 3,102 Warwick residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 18% in Kent County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,034 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Warwick compared with Kent County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Warwick	Kent County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	6.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.0%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,954	$62,190	—

Older residents in towns around Warwick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cranston, RI	5.7 mi	13,982	19%
East Providence, RI	7.4 mi	9,816	22%
Providence, RI	8.3 mi	22,205	28%
Ocean Grove, MA	11 mi	593	15%
Tiverton, RI	12 mi	1,879	24%
Pawtucket, RI	12 mi	11,015	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	1.4 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	1.4 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	1.4 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	19 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	6.0 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	5.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(401) 781-3400

Emergency hospitals near Warwick

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kent County Memorial Hospital	Warwick, RI	1.4 mi	3 of 5	(401) 737-7010
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island	Providence, RI	5.8 mi	4 of 5	(401) 274-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Warwick. 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 Warwick

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 40% of the $4,580 monthly median income of Warwick 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 Warwick: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Warwick?

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 40% of the $4,580 monthly median income of Warwick 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 Warwick, RI