West Greenwich, RI senior services
The front door to senior services in West Greenwich is Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging: free information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act. Below: how to reach it, plus every state-licensed and Medicare-certified care option that serves West Greenwich, from the public record.
Who to call first
Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging
State Unit on Aging and the single Area Agency on Aging for Rhode Island; The Point information and referral line 401-462-4444. Call for information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment.
Paying for care in Rhode Island
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care: up to 100 days of nursing-home rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, home health when a doctor certifies the need, and hospice in full. Rhode Island Medicaid, Rhode Island's Medicaid program, pays for long-term nursing home care once assets are spent down and, through home and community-based services waivers, for some help at home. The Area Agency on Aging and the state's SHIP Medicare counselors (free, through the Eldercare Locator) explain which applies.
Care options serving West Greenwich
- Assisted Living Residences7 within 10 miles · nearest: Brookdale Centre of New England
- Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing12 within 12 miles · nearest: Alpine Nursing Home INC
- Home Health Agencies22 serving West Greenwich · nearest: Dependable Healthcare Services LLC
- Hospice11 serving West Greenwich · nearest: Continuum Care Hospice
Staying at home in West Greenwich
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in West Greenwich: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
Who do I call first for help for an older adult in West Greenwich?
Call Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging at (401) 462-3000. The Area Agency on Aging does information and referral, arranges home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act, and can explain how Rhode Island Medicaid home and community-based services work in Rhode Island.
How many nursing homes serve West Greenwich?
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of West Greenwich. Each is listed on this site with its CMS star ratings, bed count, ownership, staffing turnover and inspection date from Care Compare.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in West Greenwich?
Yes, when a doctor certifies that the person is homebound and needs skilled nursing or therapy. Medicare covers it in full, and you may choose any of the 22 Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve West Greenwich. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in West Greenwich?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 11 Medicare-certified hospices serve West Greenwich. Rhode Island Medicaid and most private insurance also cover hospice.
How should I read the CMS star ratings?
Look at the health inspection rating and the staffing rating before the overall rating; the quality-measure rating is self-reported by the facility. Read the latest inspection report on Medicare Care Compare before visiting, and visit unannounced at a mealtime.