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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Amesbury, MA: the local picture

214

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

3,170

residents 65 or older (18% of Amesbury)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Amesbury has about 214 residents aged 85 or older among 3,170 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 (30% in Essex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Amesbury 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.

Amesbury compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Amesbury	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,789	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Amesbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newburyport, MA	4.4 mi	4,547	660
Salisbury, MA	5.7 mi	1,648	132
Haverhill, MA	8.2 mi	10,483	1,298
Hampton Beach, NH	8.5 mi	879	73
Exeter, NH	8.7 mi	2,187	414
Hampton, NH	9.2 mi	2,720	289

Nursing homes near Amesbury

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mill Town Health And Rehabilitation	Amesbury, MA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	130	(978) 388-4682
Maplewood Center	Amesbury, MA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(978) 388-3500
Adviniacare Newburyport	Newburyport, MA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	111	(978) 465-5361
Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Newburyport, MA	4.4 mi	2 of 5	123	(978) 462-7373
The Mansion At Brigham	Newburyport, MA	5.4 mi	1 of 5	64	(978) 462-4221
Lakeview House Skld Nrsg And Residential Care Fac	Haverhill, MA	6.1 mi	4 of 5	91	(978) 372-1081

Hospices serving Amesbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Hospice	Newburyport, MA	4.5 mi	(978) 904-3059
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	4.5 mi	(978) 358-1007
Harborside Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC	Haverhill, MA	10 mi	(800) 331-1044
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	14 mi	(978) 777-8222

Straight-line miles from the center of Amesbury. 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 Amesbury

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 33% of the $5,149 monthly median income of Amesbury 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 Amesbury: common questions

What nursing homes are near Amesbury?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mill Town Health And Rehabilitation in Amesbury (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Maplewood Center in Amesbury (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Adviniacare Newburyport in Newburyport (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Amesbury?

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 33% of the $5,149 monthly median income of Amesbury 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 Amesbury, MA