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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bennington, VT: the local picture

551

residents 85 or older (6.0% of all residents)

2,486

residents 65 or older (27% of Bennington)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bennington has about 551 residents aged 85 or older among 2,486 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 (30% in Bennington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Bennington 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.

Bennington compared with Bennington County and Vermont

Census figure	Bennington	Bennington County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	3.8%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	3.7%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,315	$57,713	—

Older residents in towns around Bennington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoosick Falls, NY	8.8 mi	911	194
Williamstown, MA	11 mi	764	109
North Adams, MA	14 mi	2,727	276
Adams, MA	17 mi	1,377	262
Mechanicville, NY	26 mi	889	50
West Sand Lake, NY	27 mi	637	7

Nursing homes near Bennington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crescent Manor Care Ctrs	Bennington, VT	0.5 mi	2 of 5	90	(802) 447-1501
Bennington Health & Rehab	Bennington, VT	1.3 mi	2 of 5	91	(802) 442-8525
Vermont Veterans' Home	Bennington, VT	1.3 mi	1 of 5	177	(802) 447-6510
Center For Living & Rehabilitation	Bennington, VT	1.4 mi	2 of 5	145	(802) 447-1547
The Center For Nursing And Rehab At Hoosick Falls	Hoosick Falls, NY	8.9 mi	3 of 5	82	(518) 686-4371
Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab	Williamstown, MA	12 mi	3 of 5	180	(978) 340-3648

Hospices serving Bennington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	52 mi	(802) 775-0568
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	52 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Bennington. 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 Bennington

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 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington 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 Bennington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bennington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crescent Manor Care Ctrs in Bennington (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bennington Health & Rehab in Bennington (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bennington?

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 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington 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 Bennington, VT