Respite Care in Woonsocket, RI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Woonsocket, RI: the local picture

6,387

residents 65 or older (15% of Woonsocket)

65%

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

37%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Woonsocket ZIP codes

Most older adults in Woonsocket live with someone: 65% 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 2,213 Woonsocket residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (35% in Providence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Woonsocket ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Woonsocket compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Woonsocket	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	11%
Households with no vehicle	17%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,149	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Woonsocket

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cumberland Hill, RI	2.8 mi	1,309	31%
Bellingham, MA	6.5 mi	992	35%
Franklin Town, MA	7.4 mi	4,872	23%
Valley Falls, RI	7.8 mi	2,098	26%
North Attleborough Town, MA	8.7 mi	5,097	28%
Greenville, RI	8.8 mi	2,751	56%

Hospices serving Woonsocket

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nursing Placement Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Pawtucket, RI	11 mi	(401) 728-6500
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	11 mi	(401) 415-4200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	15 mi	(401) 438-0008
Continuum Care Hospice	West Warwick, RI	21 mi	(401) 321-8101
Harmony Hospice Care LLC	Warwick, RI	21 mi	(401) 252-5700

Nursing homes near Woonsocket (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Haven Operations Holding LLC Valley View Hea	Woonsocket, RI	0.5 mi	1 of 5	185	(401) 765-5844
Adviniacare Oakland Grove LLC	Woonsocket, RI	0.6 mi	1 of 5	178	(401) 769-0800
Woonsocket Health Center	Woonsocket, RI	0.8 mi	4 of 5	150	(401) 765-2100
The Friendly Home	Woonsocket, RI	1.7 mi	2 of 5	126	(401) 769-7220

Straight-line miles from the center of Woonsocket. 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 Woonsocket

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 53% of the $3,429 monthly median income of Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket: common questions

Which hospices serve Woonsocket?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket?

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 53% of the $3,429 monthly median income of Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket. 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 Woonsocket, RI