Respite Care in Newport, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Newport, RI: the local picture

5,516

residents 65 or older (22% of Newport)

68%

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

24%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newport ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newport live with someone: 68% 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 1,254 Newport residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (25% in Newport County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Newport ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newport compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Newport	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,500	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newport East, RI	3.2 mi	2,645	35%
Narragansett Pier, RI	8.3 mi	992	28%
Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI	9.6 mi	2,194	24%
Kingston, RI	11 mi	262	35%
Tiverton, RI	14 mi	1,879	32%
Warwick, RI	16 mi	17,945	32%

Hospices serving Newport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice	Middletown, RI	3.8 mi	(401) 682-2100
Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	17 mi	(401) 238-7300
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	17 mi	(401) 737-6050
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	19 mi	(401) 321-8101
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	23 mi	(401) 438-0008

Nursing homes near Newport (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Newport, RI	0.4 mi	4 of 5	95	(401) 849-5222
St Clare Home	Newport, RI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(401) 849-3204
Adviniacare Newport, LLC	Newport, RI	0.6 mi	2 of 5	114	(401) 849-6600
John Clarke Senior Living	Middletown, RI	2.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(401) 846-0743

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. 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 Newport

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 27% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport: common questions

Which hospices serve Newport?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Newport ZIP codes, including Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice, Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC, Vna Of Care New England.

How much does respite care cost in Newport?

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 27% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport. 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 Newport

More senior care near Newport

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Newport

More for Newport families

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 Newport, RI