Respite Care in Cranston, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cranston, RI: the local picture

13,982

residents 65 or older (17% of Cranston)

66%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Providence County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cranston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cranston live with someone: 66% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 4,166 Cranston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (35% in Providence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Cranston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cranston compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Cranston	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,419	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Cranston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Providence, RI	5.0 mi	22,205	39%
Warwick, RI	5.7 mi	17,945	32%
East Providence, RI	6.8 mi	9,816	35%
Greenville, RI	8.4 mi	2,751	56%
Pawtucket, RI	9.3 mi	11,015	33%
Central Falls, RI	9.6 mi	2,439	36%

Hospices serving Cranston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 252-5700
Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 238-7300
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 738-1492
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Rhode Island, LLC	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 200-8211
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	5.0 mi	(401) 737-6050

Nursing homes near Cranston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Crest Nursing Centre Inc	Cranston, RI	0.8 mi	5 of 5	156	(401) 944-8500
Morgan Health Center	Johnston, RI	2.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(401) 944-7800
Briarcliffe Manor	Johnston, RI	3.5 mi	5 of 5	122	(401) 944-2450
Sunny View Nursing Home	Warwick, RI	3.5 mi	2 of 5	57	(401) 737-9193

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Cranston

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 42% of the $4,285 monthly median income of Cranston 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Cranston: common questions

Which hospices serve Cranston?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Cranston ZIP codes, including Harmony Hospice Care LLC, Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Cranston?

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 42% of the $4,285 monthly median income of Cranston 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Cranston. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Rhode Island.

More near Cranston

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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.

Respite Care in Cranston, RI