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Rhode Island Aging Statistics & Resource Guide

By Sixty and Me • September 21, 2020 • Aging

The Rhode Island Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Rhode Island. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $27.00 an hour for home care to $10,646 a month for skilled nursing care, Rhode Island is typically more expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.

Rhode Island Key Statistics

24.4% of the Rhode Island population is aged 60 or over with 13.5% of seniors aged 65+ living alone.
With high income, estate and property tax, it is one of the least tax friendly states for retirees, with the highest income tax set at 5.99% and an average property tax set at $1,723 per $100,000 in home value.
65.8% of certified nursing home beds were rated four or five-stars over a three-month period compared to a US national average of 47.3%.
The median household income for a Rhode Island senior (65+) is $42,027.
24,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Rhode Island.

Choosing Long Term Care in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Home Care Agencies Directory: The average hourly home care rate in Rhode Island is $27.00, making Rhode Island more expensive than the national average ($22.50) for home care.
Rhode Island Adult Day Care Directory: The average cost of adult day care in Rhode Island is $1,771 per month making Rhode Island more expensive than the national average ($1,625) for adult day care.
Rhode Island Assisted Living Directory: The average cost of assisted living in Rhode Island is $5,199 per month making Rhode Island more expensive than the national average ($4,051) for assisted living.
Rhode Island Skilled Nursing Directory: The average cost of skilled nursing in Rhode Island is $10,646 per month making Rhode Island more expensive than the national average ($8,517) for skilled nursing.

Rhode Island Senior Services

Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging

Address: 25 Howard Ave, Building 57, Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: 401-462-3000

TTY: 401-462-0740

Website

Rhode Island State Plan on Aging

Rhode Island 2023 Strategic Plan

Rhode Island Elder Justice and Advocacy

To report Elder Abuse call the Adult Abuse Hotline at 401-462-0555

Report Misconduct in R.I. Nursing Homes:

401-274-4400- ext. 2446
Reporting Form

Rhode Island Support for Caregivers

Rhode Island Senior Disaster Preparedness

State of Rhode Island – Emergency Management Agency

Rhode Island Health Care Fraud

For more information about this program or to become a volunteer, call 401.462.0194

Rhode Island Long-Term Care Ombudsman

To report suspected abuse of a person living in a care facility (such as an assisted living or nursing home), contact The Alliance for Better Long Term Care at 401.785.3340 or toll-free at 1.888.351.0808.