Respite Care in Tiverton, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tiverton, RI: the local picture

1,879

residents 65 or older (23% of Tiverton)

70%

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

32%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tiverton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tiverton live with someone: 70% 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 582 Tiverton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (25% in Newport County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Tiverton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tiverton compared with Newport County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Tiverton	Newport County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	8.3%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	7.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,188	$81,182	—

Older residents in towns around Tiverton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Westport, MA	4.8 mi	861	43%
Ocean Grove, MA	5.2 mi	593	28%
Somerset, MA	6.1 mi	4,624	27%
Fall River, MA	7.4 mi	15,169	40%
Smith Mills, MA	10 mi	976	32%
Newport East, RI	11 mi	2,645	35%

Hospices serving Tiverton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	4.4 mi	(508) 235-5312
Hanover Hospice	Fall River, MA	5.4 mi	(508) 675-7583
Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice	Middletown, RI	10 mi	(401) 682-2100
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	13 mi	(401) 252-5700
Gentiva	Warwick, RI	13 mi	(401) 738-1492

Nursing homes near Tiverton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mill Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Fall River, MA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	152	(508) 675-2500
Silver Creek Rehab And Healthcare Center	Bristol, RI	4.3 mi	2 of 5	128	(401) 253-3000
The Dawn Hill Home For Rehab And Healthcare	Bristol, RI	4.3 mi	4 of 5	133	(401) 253-2300
Fall River Jewish Home	Fall River, MA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	62	(508) 679-6172

Straight-line miles from the center of Tiverton. 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 Tiverton

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 $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton 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 Tiverton: common questions

Which hospices serve Tiverton?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Tiverton ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts, Hanover Hospice, Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tiverton?

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 $6,849 monthly median income of Tiverton 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 Tiverton. 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 Tiverton, RI