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Home Care in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is known as “The Ocean State” because a large portion of the state borders the Atlantic Ocean. While it may be the smallest state in the union – with a total area of only 1,045 square miles – “Little Rhody” still has plenty to offer. Rhode Island’s vibrant cities like Providence and Pawtucket, along with its pristine beaches and proximity to the Boston metropolitan area make it one of the Northeast’s ideal retirement destinations.
The median monthly cost of a home-health aide in Rhode Island is about $5,100, according to Genworth. A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can provide you with a list of home care services in Rhode Island to help you find one that fits your needs and budget.
- Average monthly cost for Rhode Island independent living in 2014: $2,765
Finding reliable home care support for seniors in Rhode Island can not only be challenging, but also stressful. Rhode Island has more than 4 home care agencies that provide home health aides for seniors who live alone at home. If your loved one needs extra support for meals and daily routines but still remains independent, contact one of our compassionate and expert Senior Living Advisors to help you compare costs and services in your area.
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Rhode Island Home Care Regulations
Each state regulates senior living care differently. Because home care providers offer similar services to assisted living, states may regulate home care within their assisted living guidelines. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about access to provider records in Rhode Island.
In Rhode Island, home care — or in-home care — is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.
Cost of Living
Overall, the cost of living in Rhode Island is considered to be less affordable than the national average. Rhode Island is rated as more expensive than average in every index category. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.
Price Indexes
- Cost of Living: 123
- Groceries: 106
- Housing: 129
- Utilities: 124
- Transportation: 124
Demographics
About 17% of Rhode Island's population are seniors. In the 2016 presidential election, Rhode Island leaned considerably liberal. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the nation in terms of land mass and ranked 43rd by population.
2016 Presidential Election
- Voted Democratic: 54%
- Voted Republican: 39%
- Voted third party: 7%
Population
- Median age: 40
- Over the age of 55: 31%
- 2018 population: 1,057,315
- 2020 population: 1,058,975
- Estimated 2025 population: 1,063,136
Miscellaneous
- 36% regularly attend a religious service
- 40% consider themselves atheist, agnostic, or a non-believer
- The state has a total of 677 congregations
- There are 30 Masonic lodges in the state
Climate and Weather
Rhode Island's climate ranges from oceanic in the south along the coast, to humid continental in the northern part of the state, and humid subtropical in the eastern portion. Overall, Rhode Island has hot summers and above average precipitation.
Humidity and Precipitation
- Average humidity level: 71%
- Average monthly precipitation: 4”
- Average maximum monthly precipitation: 11” (July)
Air Quality
- Average air quality index rating: 37 (Good)
- Average maximum air quality rating: 51 in May (Moderate)
Moderate air quality means that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should limit the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.
Seasonal Temperatures
- Average temperature: 51°F
- Average summer temperature: 70°F
- Typical summer high: 83°F (July)
- Typical summer low: 55°F (June)
- Average winter temperature: 32°F
- Typical winter high: 44°F (December)
- Typical winter low: 17°F (January)
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