Respite Care in Kingston, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingston, RI: the local picture

262

residents 65 or older (3.6% of Kingston)

82%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Washington County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingston live with someone: 82% 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 92 Kingston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (25% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Kingston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kingston compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Kingston	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	3.6%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	5.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.4%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,068	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Kingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI	2.2 mi	2,194	24%
Narragansett Pier, RI	4.4 mi	992	28%
Newport, RI	11 mi	5,516	24%
Newport East, RI	13 mi	2,645	35%
Westerly, RI	16 mi	4,633	21%
Warwick, RI	17 mi	17,945	32%

Hospices serving Kingston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 321-8101
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 252-5700
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 738-1492
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	16 mi	(401) 737-6050
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	25 mi	(401) 438-0008

Nursing homes near Kingston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC	South Kingstown, RI	2.3 mi	2 of 5	80	(401) 789-3006
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr	West Kingston, RI	2.8 mi	2 of 5	112	(401) 783-8568
South County Eden Operations LLC Dba Lakeside Nurs	North Kingstown, RI	6.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(401) 294-4545
Roberts Health Centre Inc	North Kingstown, RI	7.5 mi	5 of 5	66	(401) 294-3587

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingston. 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 Kingston

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 28% of the $6,506 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingston?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Kingston ZIP codes, including Continuum Care Hospice, Harmony Hospice Care LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Kingston?

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 28% of the $6,506 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston. 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 Kingston

More senior care near Kingston

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Other care in Kingston

More for Kingston families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Kingston, RI