Local Senior Resources
Senior Resources in Rhode Island
Statewide aging services, benefits programs, and caregiver support available to older adults anywhere in Rhode Island, in addition to the county-level resources on each town's page.
Reviewed by Valerie VanBooven, RN, BSN
Rhode Island Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) / The Point
Information & Referral
Free options counseling and navigation for home/community care, caregiver supports, Medicare/Medicaid, SNAP, utility help and other services.
Older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers and families statewide.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling and help with Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid and Extra Help.
Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers statewide.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Elder Abuse / Safety
Receives and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect involving older adults in the community.
Rhode Island adults age 60+ living in the community; reports may be made anonymously.
Rhode Island State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Long-Term Care Advocacy
Advocacy, complaint resolution and rights protection for residents of nursing homes, assisted living and other covered facilities.
Residents of long-term care facilities and their families.
Community Dining & Home-Delivered Nutrition
Meals & Nutrition
Community meal sites, home-delivered meals and food-box programs for older Rhode Islanders.
Rhode Islanders age 60+; meal-site reservations generally requested in advance.
Elderly Transportation Program (ETP)
Transportation
Curb-to-curb transportation to community services for older adults without other transportation options.
Rhode Island residents age 60+ who lack other transportation access.
Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program
Transportation
Reduced or no-fare public transit passes for qualifying older adults and people with disabilities.
Qualifying low-income adults age 65+ and people with disabilities.
Caregiver Supports & Lifespan Respite
Caregiver Support
Respite, peer support, mentorship, advocacy and navigation for family caregivers.
Family and unpaid caregivers, including caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities.
CareBreaks Respite Program
Respite Care
Free or low-cost short-term respite provided by qualified caregivers to give unpaid family caregivers a break.
Rhode Island unpaid caregivers; cost may be based on a sliding scale.
Home Care & Community Supports
In-Home Care
Connects people with in-home supports, adult day health and assisted living options to help them remain in the community.
Older adults and adults with disabilities seeking community-based supports.
Adult Day Health Centers
Adult Day Services
Daytime therapeutic activities, meals, transportation, health services and personal care.
Adults with care needs who can benefit from structured daytime services.
Senior & Resource Centers
Community & Wellness
Local social, educational, recreation, wellness, nutrition and financial-literacy programs.
Older adults statewide; services vary by local center.
Older Adult Legal Assistance
Legal Help
Free or reduced-cost legal counseling and referrals, including help with public benefits, elder rights and related matters.
Adults age 60+; eligibility and fees vary by provider.
Housing Resources for Older Adults
Housing
Information and referrals for housing options and related supports for older adults.
Older adults and families exploring housing and supportive living options.
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Veterans & Military Families
Coordinated network connecting veterans, service members and families to appropriate community resources.
Veterans, service members and their families in Rhode Island.
County & Town Resources in Rhode Island
Choose a town to see senior centers, meals on wheels, parks, and other local resources near you.