With an aging population, and the desire of the vast majority of people to stay in their homes as long as possible, there is a demand for home and community based services. Please consult with the resources listed below, as well those listed in the Other Resources section, to learn more about the options for home and community based services. For more information about our adult day providers, please refer to our directory here.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
Website: www.aahsa.org
Phone: 202-783-2242

Resource on learning more about all long-term care options

RI Department of Elderly Affairs
Website: www.dea.state.ri.us
Phone: 401-462-3000

Information on SSI program, Medicaid waiver program, and all types of senior services

Elder Care RI
Website: www.eldercareri.com
Phone: None

Information on Rhode Island nursing homes, assisted living residences, home care providers, adult day services, etc

RI Partnership for Home Care
Website: None
Phone: 401-751-2487

Information on home care agencies

Rhode Island Meals-on-Wheels
Website: www.rimeals.org
Phone: 401-351-6700 or 888-446-3257 (toll free)

Source of nutritious meals delivered to the home

Senior Stand
Website: www.seniorstand.com
Phone: None

Directory of Senior Centers and RSVP organizations in the US

National Adult Day Services Association
Website: www.nadsa.org
Phone: 866-890-7357 (toll free)

Resource for finding a local adult day center

National Association for Home Care and Hospice
Website: www.nahc.org
Phone: 202-547-7424

Resource on types of home care services