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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Attleboro, MA: the local picture

860

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

7,363

residents 65 or older (16% of Attleboro)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bristol County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Attleboro has about 860 residents aged 85 or older among 7,363 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Bristol County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Attleboro 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.

Attleboro compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Attleboro	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,032	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Attleboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Attleborough Town, MA	3.4 mi	5,097	707
North Seekonk, MA	3.7 mi	363	19
Valley Falls, RI	5.0 mi	2,098	246
Pawtucket, RI	5.6 mi	11,015	1,137
Central Falls, RI	5.8 mi	2,439	131
Norton Center, MA	6.2 mi	183	8

Nursing homes near Attleboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garden Place Healthcare	Attleboro, MA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	133	(508) 222-4950
Life Care Center Of Attleboro	Attleboro, MA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	123	(774) 319-7809
Madonna Manor Nursing Home	North Attleboro, MA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	129	(508) 699-2740
Grandview Center	Cumberland, RI	5.5 mi	5 of 5	72	(401) 724-7500
Harris Health Care Center North	Central Falls, RI	5.5 mi	1 of 5	32	(401) 722-6000
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center	Pawtucket, RI	5.6 mi	1 of 5	154	(401) 722-7900

Hospices serving Attleboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	0.4 mi	(508) 957-0200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	9.0 mi	(401) 438-0008
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	9.1 mi	(401) 415-4200
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	16 mi	(781) 341-4145

Straight-line miles from the center of Attleboro. 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 Attleboro

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 36% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Attleboro 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 Attleboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Attleboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Garden Place Healthcare in Attleboro (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Attleboro in Attleboro (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro (4.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Attleboro?

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 36% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Attleboro 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 Attleboro, MA