Personal Care Assistance

Compassionate hands-on support with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily living activities throughout Rhode Island.

What Is Personal Care Assistance?

Personal care assistance helps with the intimate tasks of daily living that become difficult due to age, illness, or disability. Our trained caregivers provide respectful, dignified support that allows your loved one to maintain hygiene, health, and self-esteem while remaining safely at home.

Personal care assistance helps seniors maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life by providing professional support with activities that become physically or mentally challenging. Our caregivers are trained to provide compassionate, respectful assistance while promoting maximum independence and self-determination.

Services We Provide

Bathing and showering assistance with attention to privacy and comfort
Hair care including washing, drying, and styling
Oral hygiene including brushing teeth and denture care
Shaving and grooming
Skin care and lotion application to prevent pressure sores
Dressing and undressing including selecting appropriate clothing
Toileting assistance and incontinence care with dignity
Mobility assistance including transfers and walking support
Nail care and foot care
Assistance with eating when needed

Who Benefits from Personal Care?

Personal care assistance is ideal for individuals who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs). This includes seniors recovering from surgery or illness, individuals with limited mobility due to arthritis, stroke, or injury, people with Parkinson's disease or other conditions affecting movement, those with visual impairments that make bathing or grooming difficult, and anyone who needs support to maintain hygiene and dignity at home.

Seniors with Limited Mobility

Individuals with arthritis, Parkinson's disease, or other conditions that make bathing, dressing, or grooming physically difficult benefit greatly from our hands-on support.

Post-Hospitalization Recovery

Patients returning home after surgery or serious illness need temporary assistance as they regain strength and confidence with daily activities.

Individuals with Chronic Conditions

Those managing diabetes, heart disease, COPD, or other chronic illnesses often experience fatigue or limitations that make self-care challenging.

Family Caregivers Needing Support

Family members providing 24/7 care benefit from professional assistance that prevents caregiver burnout and allows them to focus on emotional support rather than physical tasks.

Our Approach to Personal Care

We understand that accepting help with personal care can be emotionally difficult. Our caregivers are specially trained to provide assistance in ways that preserve dignity and respect privacy. We move at your loved one's pace, communicate clearly about what we're doing, encourage independence wherever possible, and always maintain a warm, professional demeanor.

For clients with more complex medical needs, we provide Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who have advanced training in personal care techniques and can work under nursing supervision when needed.

Why Personal Care Matters

  • Preserves dignity and independence by supporting self-care choices
  • Reduces risk of falls, infections, and other health complications
  • Improves mental health and emotional well-being through compassionate interaction
  • Allows seniors to age in place safely and comfortably in their own homes
  • Gives family members confidence and peace of mind

Serving All of Rhode Island

In Home WellCare provides personal care services throughout Rhode Island, including Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston, Warwick, Woonsocket, and all communities across the state. Our caregivers live in the areas they serve and understand the needs of local families.

How to Pay for Personal Care

Rhode Island Medicaid

Personal care is covered through Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS)

Neighborhood Health Plan (NHPRI)

Personal care services covered for eligible members

Private Insurance

Many long-term care insurance policies cover personal care

Private Pay

Flexible payment plans available

Call 401-402-0076 for help understanding your coverage. We'll verify your benefits at no cost.

Ready to Discuss Personal Care for Your Loved One?

Call us for a free consultation. We'll assess your needs and create a personalized care plan.

What Families Are Saying

Real stories from Rhode Island families

"After my mother's stroke, she needed help with bathing and dressing. The caregiver from In Home WellCare was so gentle and respectful. Mom actually looks forward to her visits now."

Maria T.

Providence, RI

Personal Care

"I was embarrassed about needing help with personal hygiene, but the CNA they sent made me feel comfortable and dignified. She takes her time and never rushes me."

Robert K.

Cranston, RI

Personal Care Assistance

Find a Home Care Agency Near You in Rhode Island

In Home Wellcare serves all 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island

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31 of 39 Rhode Island towns have zero home health agencies. In Home Wellcare fills this gap with CHAP-accredited, family-owned care across the entire state.

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20 hours

per week of care

5 days per week • 4 hours per day

Medicare & Medicaid accepted for qualifying services

Private insurance and flexible payment plans available

No hidden fees or long-term contracts required

This is an estimate. Final costs depend on specific care needs, caregiver qualifications, and insurance coverage.

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