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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Beverly, MA: the local picture

1,276

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

8,270

residents 65 or older (19% of Beverly)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Beverly has about 1,276 residents aged 85 or older among 8,270 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.

30% of older Beverly 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.

Beverly compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Beverly	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,875	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Beverly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Marblehead, MA	4.2 mi	4,639	387
Salem, MA	4.8 mi	7,721	818
Danvers, MA	5.5 mi	6,337	828
Peabody, MA	6.5 mi	13,277	3,016
Swampscott, MA	6.6 mi	3,110	485
Topsfield, MA	8.0 mi	564	94

Nursing homes near Beverly

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Care One At Essex Park	Beverly, MA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	202	(978) 927-3260
Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr	Beverly, MA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	132	(978) 927-2020
Ledgewood Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Beverly, MA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	123	(978) 921-1392
New England Homes For The Deaf, Inc	Danvers, MA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	81	(978) 774-0445
Brentwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr (The)	Danvers, MA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	159	(978) 777-2700
Devereux Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Marblehead, MA	4.6 mi	4 of 5	64	(781) 631-6120

Hospices serving Beverly

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Danvers, MA	5.0 mi	(781) 756-2488
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	5.0 mi	(978) 822-3846
All Care Hospice Inc	Lynn, MA	8.4 mi	(781) 586-1608
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	16 mi	(978) 777-8222

Straight-line miles from the center of Beverly. 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 Beverly

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 31% of the $5,573 monthly median income of Beverly 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 Beverly: common questions

What nursing homes are near Beverly?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Care One At Essex Park in Beverly (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr in Beverly (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ledgewood Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Beverly (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Beverly?

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 31% of the $5,573 monthly median income of Beverly 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 Beverly, MA