Parkinson's Care in Newport East, RI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Newport East, RI: the local picture

25%

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

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Newport County)

2,645

residents 65 or older (24% of Newport East)

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newport East ZIP codes in their service area

620 Newport East residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 16% in Newport County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

162 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Newport East ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Newport East compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Newport East	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	5.1%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	7.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,615	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Newport East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newport, RI	3.2 mi	5,516	14%
Tiverton, RI	11 mi	1,879	24%
Narragansett Pier, RI	11 mi	992	15%
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI	12 mi	2,194	16%
Kingston, RI	13 mi	262	22%
North Westport, MA	14 mi	861	22%

Home health agencies serving Newport East

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	14 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	15 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	15 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	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	22 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	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500

Nursing homes near Newport East

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Islander Center	Middletown, RI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	146	(401) 849-7100
John Clarke Senior Living	Middletown, RI	0.8 mi	2 of 5	60	(401) 846-0743
Royal Middletown Nursing Center	Middletown, RI	0.9 mi	2 of 5	50	(401) 847-2777

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport East. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Newport East

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 37% of the $4,968 monthly median income of Newport East 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Newport East: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Newport East?

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 37% of the $4,968 monthly median income of Newport East 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Newport East, RI