Staying healthy while staying at home can sometimes be a challenge. The following organizations provide services in the home to Seniors and individuals with a disability. RI Elder Info is providing this information for you to conduct your own research to determine if the services are a good fit for your needs.
COVID Tests for the Homebound
South County Hospital Lab
401-789-1483
Will conduct COVID testing for South County Home Health clients.
South County Home Health
401-782-0500
Ask for Leslie Canning
Coastal Medical at Home Program
401-330-2480
Ask for Stefanie
Will conduct COVID testing required for a move into assisted living or a nursing home.
Cumberland EMS
401-408-4068
Will provide COVID tests to homebound Cumberland residents only.
Will provide assistance with telehealth visits to homebound Cumberland residents only.
I am elderly and disabled. I do not drive. I was exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus. I cannot leave my home without assistance. Is there a home test I can get; East Providence, RI
Contact your doctors office to see if you may be eligible for RIDOH’s test at home.
Hi my mom is 88 and is home bound , she lives in north providence do they have testing for covid and flu shots available ? She is not feeling well at this time . Thank you Toni jean wall
Hi Toni Jean
Contact your Mom’s doctor. the doctor who may be able to order a home COVID test for her from RIDOH.