Dementia Care in Bellows Falls, VT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bellows Falls, VT: the local picture

46

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

684

residents 65 or older (24% of Bellows Falls)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Windham County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bellows Falls has about 46 residents aged 85 or older among 684 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Windham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

50% of older Bellows Falls 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.

Bellows Falls compared with Windham County and Vermont

Census figure	Bellows Falls	Windham County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.5%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.8%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	3.7%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,128	$57,335	—

Older residents in towns around Bellows Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Springfield, VT	11 mi	807	58
Keene, NH	15 mi	4,479	850
Claremont, NH	19 mi	2,726	249
Brattleboro, VT	20 mi	1,902	354
West Brattleboro, VT	20 mi	633	54
Newport, NH	21 mi	1,191	248

Nursing homes near Bellows Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cheshire County Home	Westmoreland, NH	11 mi	4 of 5	150	(603) 399-4912
Springfield Health & Rehab	Springfield, VT	12 mi	not rated	102	(802) 885-5741
Covenant Living Of Keene	Keene, NH	13 mi	4 of 5	20	(603) 352-3235
Sullivan County Health Care	Unity, NH	14 mi	4 of 5	156	(603) 542-9511
Keene Center, Genesis Healthcare	Keene, NH	15 mi	3 of 5	106	(603) 357-3800
Langdon Place Of Keene	Keene, NH	16 mi	5 of 5	25	(603) 357-3902

Hospices serving Bellows Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	37 mi	(802) 478-7125
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	42 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellows Falls. 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 Bellows Falls

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 86% of the $2,011 monthly median income of Bellows Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Bellows Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bellows Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cheshire County Home in Westmoreland (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Springfield Health & Rehab in Springfield (12 mi, not rated overall); Covenant Living Of Keene in Keene (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bellows Falls?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 86% of the $2,011 monthly median income of Bellows Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Bellows Falls, VT