Respite Care in Pascoag, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pascoag, RI: the local picture

924

residents 65 or older (21% of Pascoag)

85%

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

36%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pascoag ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pascoag live with someone: 85% 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 273 Pascoag residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (35% in Providence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Pascoag ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pascoag compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Pascoag	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,625	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Pascoag

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Douglas, MA	8.8 mi	554	16%
Greenville, RI	9.3 mi	2,751	56%
Webster, MA	11 mi	1,920	50%
Putnam, CT	11 mi	1,211	46%
Woonsocket, RI	11 mi	6,387	37%
Whitinsville, MA	12 mi	1,169	21%

Hospices serving Pascoag

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	15 mi	(401) 415-4200
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	17 mi	(401) 728-6500
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	20 mi	(401) 438-0008
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	20 mi	(401) 321-8101
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	22 mi	(401) 252-5700

Nursing homes near Pascoag (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Overlook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pascoag, RI	0.1 mi	3 of 5	100	(401) 568-2549
Bayberry Commons	Pascoag, RI	1.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(401) 568-0600
Crystal Lake Rehabilitation And Care Center	Pascoag, RI	1.7 mi	1 of 5	71	(401) 568-3091
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care	Putnam, CT	8.0 mi	5 of 5	119	(860) 928-7976

Straight-line miles from the center of Pascoag. 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 Pascoag

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 34% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Pascoag 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 Pascoag: common questions

Which hospices serve Pascoag?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Pascoag ZIP codes, including Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care, Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Pascoag?

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 34% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Pascoag 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 Pascoag. 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 Pascoag, RI