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Rhode Island In-Home Care by the Numbers
What In-Home Care Costs in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island median for a home health aide is $7,627 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 14% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $40 an hour, a Rhode Island veteran who needs help mornings and evenings only may spend far less than the full-time median.
| Type of care | Rhode Island per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $7,627 | $6,673 | 50% |
| Adult day care | $1,408 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $7,780 | $6,200 | 49% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $12,106 | $9,581 | 32% |
All Rhode Island figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Check Rhode Island Aid & Attendance Eligibility for In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Rhode Island veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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Rhode Island Veterans and Families Who May Qualify
Rhode Island is home to 45,406 veterans, 25,684 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Rhode Island had 8,070 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 23.9% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Where Rhode Island In-Home Care Partners Are
Patriot Angels works with 2 in-home care providers in Rhode Island.
The largest operators in our Rhode Island network: Brookdale (2).
Featured Rhode Island Partners
Licensing for Rhode Island Home Care Agencies
Rhode Island requires agencies that provide non-medical personal care to hold a license, the Home Care Provider license, issued by Rhode Island Department of Health. Ask any agency for its license number and look it up before the first visit.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
How Rhode Island Families Pay for In-Home Care
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (home and community-based)
Rhode Island Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Rhode Island.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Rhode Island home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Rhode Island City
2 Rhode Island cities have a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Connecticut, Massachusetts.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Rhode Island In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island median is $7,627 a month for 44 hours a week, about $40 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Rhode Island?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Rhode Island agency or a private caregiver.
Do Rhode Island home care agencies need a license?
Yes. Rhode Island licenses non-medical home care agencies.
Does Rhode Island Medicaid pay for care at home?
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (home and community-based) can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Rhode Island?
2 providers in 2 cities.
New to Home Care? Start Here
The national in-home care guide covers how it works anywhere. Come back here for Rhode Island costs and partners.
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