Dementia Care in Augusta, ME: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Augusta, ME: the local picture

554

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

4,103

residents 65 or older (22% of Augusta)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kennebec County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Augusta has about 554 residents aged 85 or older among 4,103 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Kennebec County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Augusta 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.

Augusta compared with Kennebec County and Maine

Census figure	Augusta	Kennebec County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.1%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.0%	9.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.3%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,934	$51,898	—

Older residents in towns around Augusta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hallowell, ME	5.3 mi	860	125
Gardiner, ME	10 mi	1,201	192
Winthrop, ME	11 mi	500	6
Waterville, ME	15 mi	3,131	493
Oakland, ME	15 mi	392	40
Winslow, ME	16 mi	1,114	166

Nursing homes near Augusta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maine Veterans Home - Augusta	Augusta, ME	1.3 mi	5 of 5	108	(207) 622-2454
Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Augusta, ME	2.1 mi	3 of 5	72	(207) 622-3121
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge	Augusta, ME	2.6 mi	5 of 5	125	(207) 626-2600
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch	Augusta, ME	3.7 mi	4 of 5	77	(207) 621-7100
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center	Waterville, ME	15 mi	2 of 5	105	(207) 873-5125
Oak Grove Center	Waterville, ME	15 mi	1 of 5	90	(207) 873-0721

Hospices serving Augusta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Hospice, Constellation Health Services	Augusta, ME	1.8 mi	(207) 370-6470
Mainegeneral Community Care	Waterville, ME	16 mi	(207) 861-6200
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	28 mi	(207) 777-7740
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Auburn, ME	30 mi	(207) 784-4242

Straight-line miles from the center of Augusta. 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 Augusta

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,828 monthly median income of Augusta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Augusta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Augusta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maine Veterans Home - Augusta in Augusta (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC in Augusta (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge in Augusta (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Augusta?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,828 monthly median income of Augusta households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Augusta, ME