Warwick, the third-largest city in the small state of Rhode Island, lies approximately 12 miles south of the state capital Providence. Warwick is home to 83,011 people as of the 2020 U.S. Census. Just over one-fifth of that population is 65 years of age or older. Two respected medical facilities, Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, are located roughly 20 minutes away in Providence; Miriam is ranked as the top hospital in Rhode Island by U.S. News and World Report with RIH taking second place.
Nursing home care is primarily intended for older seniors who need regular medical attention and consistent health monitoring. Since this requires 24/7 support from a team of medical professionals, it’s almost always more expensive than other types of long-term care. In Warwick, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $10,190 per month, which is over a thousand dollars more expensive than the U.S. average for such care. If feasible, choosing home health care or assisted living instead can provide significant savings.
This guide compares the costs of nursing homes and other types of long-term care in Warwick and nearby New England cities in addition to highlighting some local resources that support Warwick’s senior population.