Stroke Recovery Care in Providence, RI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Providence, RI: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Providence)

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Providence County)

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.9% in Providence County)

21

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Providence ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Providence: Rhode Island Hospital in Providence (0.5 mi); Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence (1.4 mi); The Miriam Hospital in Providence (1.4 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

2,528 Providence residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 8.9% in Providence County), and 5,766 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Providence compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Providence	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.6%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
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+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
East Providence, RI	3.4 mi	9,816	9.1%
Pawtucket, RI	4.3 mi	11,015	9.6%
Central Falls, RI	4.8 mi	2,439	9.5%
Cranston, RI	5.0 mi	13,982	6.2%
North Seekonk, MA	6.2 mi	363	0.0%
Valley Falls, RI	7.1 mi	2,098	4.8%

Hospitals near Providence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rhode Island Hospital	Providence, RI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(401) 444-4000
Roger Williams Medical Center	Providence, RI	1.4 mi	3 of 5	(401) 456-2025
The Miriam Hospital	Providence, RI	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(401) 793-2500
Providence Va Medical Center	Providence, RI	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(401) 457-3042

Home health agencies serving Providence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Cedar Home Health, LLC	Cranston, RI	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 944-2100

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 caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support 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 caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Providence: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Providence, RI