Respite Care in Providence, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Providence, RI: the local picture

22,205

residents 65 or older (12% of Providence)

63%

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

39%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Providence ZIP codes

Most older adults in Providence 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 8,154 Providence residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (35% in Providence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Providence ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Providence compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Providence	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	17%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,970	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Providence, RI	3.4 mi	9,816	35%
Pawtucket, RI	4.3 mi	11,015	33%
Central Falls, RI	4.8 mi	2,439	36%
Cranston, RI	5.0 mi	13,982	31%
North Seekonk, MA	6.2 mi	363	39%
Valley Falls, RI	7.1 mi	2,098	26%

Hospices serving Providence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	2.4 mi	(401) 415-4200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	2.7 mi	(401) 438-0008
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	3.7 mi	(401) 728-6500
Eden Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	(401) 884-8022
Athena Rhode Island Hospice LLC	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	(401) 238-7300

Nursing homes near Providence (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLC	Providence, RI	0.7 mi	2 of 5	161	(401) 521-9600
Steere House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Providence, RI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(401) 454-7970
Elmwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Providence, RI	1.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(401) 272-0600
Elmhurst Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Providence, RI	1.3 mi	2 of 5	206	(401) 456-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Providence. 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 Providence

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 55% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence: common questions

Which hospices serve Providence?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Providence ZIP codes, including Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care, Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Providence?

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 55% of the $3,331 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence. 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 Providence

More senior care near Providence

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Providence

More for Providence 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 Providence, RI