Respite Care in Pawtucket, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pawtucket, RI: the local picture

11,015

residents 65 or older (15% of Pawtucket)

63%

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

33%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pawtucket ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pawtucket live with someone: 63% 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 3,620 Pawtucket residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (35% in Providence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Pawtucket ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pawtucket compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Pawtucket	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,202	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Pawtucket

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Central Falls, RI	1.5 mi	2,439	36%
North Seekonk, MA	2.3 mi	363	39%
Valley Falls, RI	3.5 mi	2,098	26%
Providence, RI	4.3 mi	22,205	39%
East Providence, RI	5.2 mi	9,816	35%
Attleboro, MA	5.6 mi	7,363	36%

Hospices serving Pawtucket

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	0.9 mi	(401) 728-6500
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	3.6 mi	(401) 415-4200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	4.2 mi	(401) 438-0008
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	5.3 mi	(508) 957-0200
Eden Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	13 mi	(401) 884-8022

Nursing homes near Pawtucket (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare Pawtucket Pleasant Rehab Center, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	0.9 mi	2 of 5	129	(401) 725-8888
Mansion Nursing And Rehab Center	Central Falls, RI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	62	(401) 722-0830
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center	Pawtucket, RI	1.4 mi	1 of 5	154	(401) 722-7900
Jeanne Jugan Residence	Pawtucket, RI	1.5 mi	5 of 5	49	(401) 723-4314

Straight-line miles from the center of Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket

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 60% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket: common questions

Which hospices serve Pawtucket?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Pawtucket ZIP codes, including Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC, Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company.

How much does respite care cost in Pawtucket?

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 60% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket. 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 Pawtucket, RI