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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Agawam Town, MA: the local picture

1,006

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

6,890

residents 65 or older (24% of Agawam Town)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hampden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Agawam Town has about 1,006 residents aged 85 or older among 6,890 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Hampden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Agawam Town 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.

Agawam Town compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Agawam Town	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	26%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,537	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Agawam Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Springfield Town, MA	4.3 mi	5,038	509
Longmeadow, MA	4.4 mi	3,618	494
Sherwood Manor, CT	5.7 mi	1,169	172
Thompsonville, CT	5.7 mi	1,251	133
Springfield, MA	6.8 mi	20,464	2,452
Westfield, MA	7.4 mi	7,534	1,032

Nursing homes near Agawam Town

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Agawam South Rehab And Nursing	Agawam, MA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	122	(413) 786-8000
Agawam West Rehab And Nursing	Agawam, MA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	164	(413) 294-6800
Agawam East Rehab And Nursing	Agawam, MA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	123	(413) 333-2200
Agawam North Rehab And Nursing	Agawam, MA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	124	(413) 333-8131
Westfield Rehabilitation And Health Center	Westfield, MA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(413) 568-2341
Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home	Longmeadow, MA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	200	(413) 567-6211

Hospices serving Agawam Town

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Services Of Western & Central Mass	Feeding Hills, MA	1.3 mi	(413) 786-4004
Baystate Hospice	West Springfield, MA	3.6 mi	(413) 794-6411
Legacy Lifecare Home Health And Hospice Care- West	Longmeadow, MA	4.5 mi	(978) 471-5146
Harmony Hospice LLC	Chicopee, MA	8.7 mi	(413) 435-4044

Straight-line miles from the center of Agawam Town. 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 Agawam Town

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 39% of the $4,378 monthly median income of Agawam Town 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 Agawam Town: common questions

What nursing homes are near Agawam Town?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Agawam South Rehab And Nursing in Agawam (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Agawam West Rehab And Nursing in Agawam (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Agawam East Rehab And Nursing in Agawam (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Agawam Town?

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 39% of the $4,378 monthly median income of Agawam Town 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 Agawam Town, MA