Respite Care in Narragansett Pier, RI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Narragansett Pier, RI: the local picture

992

residents 65 or older (31% of Narragansett Pier)

60%

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

28%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Narragansett Pier ZIP codes

Most older adults in Narragansett Pier live with someone: 60% 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 281 Narragansett Pier residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (25% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Narragansett Pier ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Narragansett Pier compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Narragansett Pier	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	31%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	5.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	4.4%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Narragansett Pier

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI	2.2 mi	2,194	24%
Kingston, RI	4.4 mi	262	35%
Newport, RI	8.3 mi	5,516	24%
Newport East, RI	11 mi	2,645	35%
Westerly, RI	18 mi	4,633	21%
Warwick, RI	19 mi	17,945	32%

Hospices serving Narragansett Pier

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice	Middletown, RI	12 mi	(401) 682-2100
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	19 mi	(401) 252-5700
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	19 mi	(401) 738-1492
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	19 mi	(401) 737-6050
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	19 mi	(401) 321-8101

Nursing homes near Narragansett Pier (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC	South Kingstown, RI	2.1 mi	2 of 5	80	(401) 789-3006
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr	West Kingston, RI	7.1 mi	2 of 5	112	(401) 783-8568
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Newport, RI	8.0 mi	4 of 5	95	(401) 849-5222
St Clare Home	Newport, RI	8.8 mi	4 of 5	50	(401) 849-3204

Straight-line miles from the center of Narragansett Pier. 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 Narragansett Pier

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 38% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Narragansett Pier 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Narragansett Pier: common questions

Which hospices serve Narragansett Pier?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Narragansett Pier ZIP codes, including Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice, Harmony Hospice Care LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Narragansett Pier?

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 38% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Narragansett Pier 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 Narragansett Pier. 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.

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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 Narragansett Pier, RI