Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts · Since 1950

Trusted care,
close to home,
when every moment matters.

Skilled nursing, hospice, palliative care, dementia support, and grief services — delivered with compassion across every stage of serious illness.

SHP Best · Top 20% Nationwide

Care Across Every Stage
of Serious Illness

All Services
Nurse providing home care

Home Care

Skilled nursing, wound care, IV therapy, and aide services delivered in the comfort of your own home.

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Nurse performing physical therapy with patient

Rehabilitation

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to restore independence after surgery or illness.

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Palliative care — couple clasping hands in compassion

Palliative Care

Symptom management and emotional support for serious illness — at any stage, alongside curative treatment.

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Hospice family holding hands comfort

Hospice Care

Compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and meaning for patient and family alike.

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Caregiver standing beside elderly woman in wheelchair
Expanded Care

Dementia & Alzheimer's

Specialized in-home support for individuals living with memory loss, focused on safety, routine, and dignity.

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Grief and bereavement support — comforting hands
Expanded Care

Grief & Bereavement

Support groups, one-on-one counseling, and community resources to help families navigate loss.

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Caregiver support group
Expanded Care

Caregiver Support

In-person and online support groups for family caregivers, including LGBTQ+ caregiver communities.

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Community health wellness clinic

Community Health

Wellness clinics, flu shots, screenings, maternal health, and support groups throughout RI and MA.

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Rooted in Community
Since 1950

Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice began the way all great care does — with a small group of dedicated nurses who believed every person deserved skilled, compassionate care where they lived.

Through pandemics, blizzards, and a changing healthcare landscape, VNH&H has endured — because of the extraordinary nurses, therapists, aides, and volunteers who show up every single day.

1950 — Founded
Established in Newport County as an independent, nonprofit home health agency.
1989 — Mary A. Dwyer Award
First recognition award established, honoring outstanding service to the agency.
2020 — "Can Do" Award Created
Honors clinicians who bring education and compassion to the senior community.
2023 — SHP Best · Top 20% Nationally
Patient satisfaction places VNH&H in the top 20th percentile of home health agencies nationwide.
2025 — 75th Anniversary · Expanded Services
Now offering Dementia Care, Grief Support, and Caregiver Support groups across RI and MA.
Vintage photograph of visiting nurses, circa 1950s
75
Years of Service

Neighbors caring for neighbors

Every member of our team lives and works in the communities we serve. That's not a tagline — it's why this work matters to us personally.

VNH&H nurse home visit

Skilled nursing in the home

Physical therapist with patient

Rehabilitation & therapy

Care team in community

Our care team

Hospice nurse with family

Compassion in every visit

Community wellness clinic

Community wellness & outreach

Whole-Person Care,
Wherever You Are

"We will be the home healthcare and hospice provider of choice — innovating, educating, and delivering on our promise of exceptional patient-focused care."

We are a not-for-profit, independent agency providing optimal health and quality of life for individuals and families in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. For 75 years, our care has extended beyond the physical — addressing emotional, social, and spiritual needs of every patient and family we serve.

Est. 1950
Nonprofit · Independent
RI & SE Massachusetts
24/7 Available
Bilingual Support
01
Dignity Above All
Every patient is treated with deep respect — honoring their wishes, values, and cultural identity.
02
Whole-Person Care
We address physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing — for patients and the families who love them.
03
Clinical Excellence
Evidence-based practice and continuing education in every visit.
04
Community Roots
A nonprofit rooted in Southern New England for 75 years. Our staff and patients are neighbors.
05
Family as Partners
We involve families and caregivers as essential partners — educating and empowering those who matter most.

Our Impact

View Annual Report
92k+
Total Home Health Visits
27k
Rehabilitation Visits
17k
Hospice Visits
923
Flu Shots at 48 Clinics
5k+
Palliative Visits
1,836
Volunteer Hours
Top 20%
National Patient Satisfaction
SHP Best 2023 Winner
75yrs
Years Serving Our Community

Patients & Families

Not sure where to start? Call us anytime. We'll help you find the right care at no obligation.

Call (401) 682-2100 →

Healthcare Providers

Refer a patient to our intake team. We respond quickly and work alongside your care plan.

Referral line: (401) 293-3153 →

Volunteers & Donors

Give your time or support our mission. Volunteers visit patients, staff clinics, and help our community.

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Voices from Patients & Families

"

The compassion I received meant so much. The nurses, PT, OT, and Home Health Care services helped me recover more quickly than I would have on my own. You are truly a gift.

Home Health Patient
"

Not only are you highly skilled, but you are kind, caring, encouraging, and warm. Many thanks to your incredible team. You are truly very special people.

Rehabilitation Patient
"

My husband was in the care of your team. His pain was managed, his needs were met, his wishes were fulfilled. Even after his passing, your team reached out. I will be forever grateful.

Hospice Family

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