Dementia Care in Abington, MA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Abington, MA: the local picture

282

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,234

residents 65 or older (13% of Abington)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Abington has about 282 residents aged 85 or older among 2,234 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Plymouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Abington residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Abington compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Abington	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,825	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Abington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Holbrook, MA	2.7 mi	2,168	127
Brockton, MA	4.2 mi	15,191	1,440
Weymouth Town, MA	6.4 mi	11,592	1,134
Randolph Town, MA	6.6 mi	6,430	962
Braintree Town, MA	6.7 mi	6,854	863
Hingham, MA	8.8 mi	852	73

Nursing homes near Abington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colony Center For Health And Rehabilitation	Abington, MA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	92	(781) 871-0200
Southshore Health Care Center	Rockland, MA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	96	(781) 848-3100
Webster Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Rockland, MA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	110	(781) 571-0555
Champion Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Brockton, MA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 588-8550
Dwyer Home	Weymouth, MA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	50	(781) 660-5030
St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc	Brockton, MA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	118	(508) 583-5834

Hospices serving Abington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	5.0 mi	(508) 587-2121
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	6.9 mi	(781) 341-4145
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	7.5 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	7.5 mi	(781) 659-2342

Straight-line miles from the center of Abington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Abington

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Abington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Abington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Colony Center For Health And Rehabilitation in Abington (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Southshore Health Care Center in Rockland (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Webster Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Rockland (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Abington?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Abington, MA