Respite Care in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI
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Respite Care in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI: the local picture
Most older adults in Wakefield-Peace Dale 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 519 Wakefield-Peace Dale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (25% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Wakefield-Peace Dale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Wakefield-Peace Dale compared with Washington County and Rhode Island
| Census figure | Wakefield-Peace Dale | Washington County | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 25% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 23% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $81,721 | $83,580 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wakefield-Peace Dale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Pier, RI | 2.2 mi | 992 | 28% |
| Kingston, RI | 2.2 mi | 262 | 35% |
| Newport, RI | 9.6 mi | 5,516 | 24% |
| Newport East, RI | 12 mi | 2,645 | 35% |
| Westerly, RI | 17 mi | 4,633 | 21% |
| Warwick, RI | 18 mi | 17,945 | 32% |
Hospices serving Wakefield-Peace Dale
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice | Middletown, RI | 13 mi | (401) 682-2100 |
| Continuum Care Hospice | West Warwick, RI | 18 mi | (401) 321-8101 |
| Harmony Hospice Care LLC | Warwick, RI | 18 mi | (401) 252-5700 |
| Gentiva | Warwick, RI | 18 mi | (401) 738-1492 |
| Vna Of Care New England | Warwick, RI | 18 mi | (401) 737-6050 |
Nursing homes near Wakefield-Peace Dale (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adviniacare Scallop Shell, LLC | South Kingstown, RI | 0.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 80 | (401) 789-3006 |
| South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr | West Kingston, RI | 5.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 112 | (401) 783-8568 |
| South County Eden Operations LLC Dba Lakeside Nurs | North Kingstown, RI | 7.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (401) 294-4545 |
| Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Newport, RI | 9.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 95 | (401) 849-5222 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wakefield-Peace Dale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Wakefield-Peace Dale
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 $6,810 monthly median income of Wakefield-Peace Dale 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Wakefield-Peace Dale: common questions
Which hospices serve Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Medicare lists 8 hospices for Wakefield-Peace Dale ZIP codes, including Visiting Nurse Health And Hospice, Continuum Care Hospice, Harmony Hospice Care LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
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 $6,810 monthly median income of Wakefield-Peace Dale 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 Wakefield-Peace Dale. 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.
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