Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI
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Nursing Assistants in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Wakefield-Peace Dale are Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC in South Kingstown (0.5 mi), South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr in West Kingston (5.0 mi), South County Eden Operations LLC Dba Lakeside Nurs in North Kingstown (7.9 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Rhode Island earn a median $21.00 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Wakefield-Peace Dale has about 182 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
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+ with a disability | 24% | 25% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 23% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 11% |
| 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+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Pier, RI | 2.2 mi | 992 | 153 |
| Kingston, RI | 2.2 mi | 262 | 19 |
| Newport, RI | 9.6 mi | 5,516 | 592 |
| Newport East, RI | 12 mi | 2,645 | 413 |
| Westerly, RI | 17 mi | 4,633 | 733 |
| Warwick, RI | 18 mi | 17,945 | 2,034 |
Nursing homes near Wakefield-Peace Dale
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC | South Kingstown, RI | 0.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 80 | (401) 789-3006 |
| South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr | West Kingston, RI | 5.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 112 | (401) 783-8568 |
| South County Eden Operations LLC Dba Lakeside Nurs | North Kingstown, RI | 7.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (401) 294-4545 |
| Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Newport, RI | 9.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 95 | (401) 849-5222 |
| Roberts Health Centre Inc | North Kingstown, RI | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 66 | (401) 294-3587 |
| St Clare Home | Newport, RI | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | 50 | (401) 849-3204 |
Home health agencies serving Wakefield-Peace Dale
| 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 |
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 a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
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Nursing Assistants in Wakefield-Peace Dale: common questions
What nursing homes are near Wakefield-Peace Dale?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC in South Kingstown (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr in West Kingston (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South County Eden Operations LLC Dba Lakeside Nurs in North Kingstown (7.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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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