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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Providence, RI: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Providence County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Providence County)

22,205

residents 65 or older (12% of Providence)

21

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

5,766 Providence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 22% in Providence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,393 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Providence ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Providence compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Providence	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.6%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.9%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,970	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Providence, RI	3.4 mi	9,816	22%
Pawtucket, RI	4.3 mi	11,015	23%
Central Falls, RI	4.8 mi	2,439	20%
Cranston, RI	5.0 mi	13,982	19%
North Seekonk, MA	6.2 mi	363	30%
Valley Falls, RI	7.1 mi	2,098	13%

Home health agencies serving Providence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	8.5 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	8.5 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	8.5 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	27 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	6.2 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	3.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(401) 781-3400

Nursing homes near Providence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLC	Providence, RI	0.7 mi	2 of 5	161	(401) 521-9600
Steere House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Providence, RI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(401) 454-7970
Elmwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Providence, RI	1.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(401) 272-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Providence. 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 Providence

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 55% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Providence?

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 55% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence, RI