In-Home Care for Veterans in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI: the local picture

324

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

2,194

residents 65 or older (24% of Wakefield-Peace Dale)

24%

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

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Washington County)

About 324 Wakefield-Peace Dale residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 12% in Washington County), out of 437 veterans of all adult ages in town.

24% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Washington County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Wakefield-Peace Dale compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Wakefield-Peace Dale	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	12%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	5.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,721	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Wakefield-Peace Dale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Narragansett Pier, RI	2.2 mi	992	11%
Kingston, RI	2.2 mi	262	3.8%
Newport, RI	9.6 mi	5,516	15%
Newport East, RI	12 mi	2,645	19%
Westerly, RI	17 mi	4,633	9.8%
Warwick, RI	18 mi	17,945	14%

Hospitals near Wakefield-Peace Dale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South County Hospital Inc	Wakefield, RI	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(401) 782-8000
Newport Hospital	Newport, RI	9.4 mi	4 of 5	(401) 846-6400
Westerly Hospital	Westerly, RI	17 mi	4 of 5	(401) 596-6000

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 it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Wakefield-Peace Dale: common questions

How much does veterans’ home 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.