Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
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POINT Aging and Disability Resource Center
Rhode Island’s free Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) answers questions and connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to services and resources. (Hablan Espanol. And they have interpreters for 100+ languages.)
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The Point, Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
ADRC provides information and access to aging and disability support and services including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Global Consumer Choice Compact Waiver
Rhode Island’s Global Waiver is a Medicaid waiver that assists seniors to remain living at home or within the community. This program allows certain family members to be hired and paid as the personal care provider.
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Contact Information
Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs: 401-462-3000
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
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Government Benefits and General Information
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
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Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Rhode Island
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Division of Veterans Affairs
Provides Rhode Island’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
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Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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For general information, call the Department of Human Services Info Line: (401) 462-5300
To apply, See website for local numbers
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Rhode Island County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(401) 253-8000
Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging
Government agency responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive system of community-based programs and services for seniors. Provides online program and services information about:
– Adult day programs
– Long term care
– In-home care
– Direct Care Workers
– Transportation
– Government benefits for Seniors
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Rhode Island Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Alliance for Better Long Term Care – Rhode Island Long Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Department of Elder Affairs Legal Counselor
Provides legal information on topics including:
– Advance directives
– Wills
– Fraud
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Rhode Island Adult Protective Services Unit
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Rhode Island Disability Law Center
Provides legal information and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Services include:
– Legal representation and advice
– Securing government benefits
Resources are available in Spanish.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Rhode Island Help Law
Legal advice for low income residents of Rhode Island.
Contact Information
(800) 662-5034
Rhode Island Legal Services
Legal services for low income individuals and eligible client groups. Service areas are: Housing law, consumer law, safe family project, public benefits unit, low income taxpayers clinic.
Contact Information
(401) 274-2652
The Rhode Island Bar Association’s Legal Information and Referral Service for the Elderly
Provides a 30 minute free consultation on an array of legal topics. Longer services are offered on a sliding scale and Pro Bono (Free) basis. Service is available in Spanish. Topics include:
– Bankruptcy
– Consumer Protection
– Divorce
– Immigration and Naturalization
– Insurance
– Landlord Tenant Disputes Real – Estate
– Social Security
– Taxes
– Wills and Probate
– Guardianship
– Power of Attorney
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Hope Health
HopeHealth is a non-profit organization serving thousands of people each year in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The caregivers support patients and their families through all stages of illness, providing hospice care, palliative care, home care, and dementia and Alzheimer’s support services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Office of Rehabilitation Services
This state department helps Rhode Islanders with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.
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Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Association (PACE) – Rhode Island
Two PACE programs in Rhode Island coordinate and provide the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary
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Rewarding Work Resources, INC – Rhode Island
Rewarding Work, a nonprofit company, provides a web-based resource to help older adults and people with disabilities hire personal care assistants (PCAs) and direct care workers. Also provides a free resource for workers who are interested to find jobs as PCAs. Rewarding Work presently operates in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Vermont.
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Rhode Island Adaptive Telephone Equipment Program
Government program that provides telephone assistive technology to individuals with hearing or speech impairments.
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Rhode Island Adult Day Services Association
Online information and listing of adult day centers in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(401) 253-8000
Rhode Island Government Hospice Care
Offers an online directory of hospice providers and palliative care programs.
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Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care (RIPHC)
Online directory that helps consumers locate providers of home care and hospice services. Data base consists of home care agencies that are RIPHC members.
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Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE)
Government program assists older persons and adults with disabilities pay for prescription medication.
Assistance also available in Spanish and Portuguese.
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Rhode Island Statewide Independent Living Council
The state of Rhode Island partners with a network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
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Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Hope Health
HopeHealth is a non-profit organization serving thousands of people each year in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The caregivers support patients and their families through all stages of illness, providing hospice care, palliative care, home care, and dementia and Alzheimer’s support services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Rhode Island Assisted Living Association
Provides information on assisted living facilities. Its online Find a Resident allows consumers to search for assisted living facilities in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island Government Hospice Care
Offers an online directory of hospice providers and palliative care programs.
Care Recipient Eligibility
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Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA)
Provides information on long term care options. Its consumer link provides an online Find a Facility which allows consumers to search for long term care housing in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care (RIPHC)
Online directory that helps consumers locate providers of home care and hospice services. Data base consists of home care agencies that are RIPHC members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE)
Government program assists older persons and adults with disabilities pay for prescription medication.
Assistance also available in Spanish and Portuguese.