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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Biddeford, ME: the local picture

342

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

3,857

residents 65 or older (17% of Biddeford)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in York County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Biddeford has about 342 residents aged 85 or older among 3,857 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 (28% in York County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Biddeford 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.

Biddeford compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	Biddeford	York County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.1%	9.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.7%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,472	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around Biddeford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Saco, ME	6.3 mi	3,852	316
Old Orchard Beach, ME	6.8 mi	3,098	145
Kennebunk, ME	8.5 mi	1,921	275
Oak Hill, ME	11 mi	1,653	205
South Portland, ME	14 mi	5,580	519
Portland, ME	17 mi	11,616	1,706

Nursing homes near Biddeford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Andre Health Care Facility	Biddeford, ME	2.8 mi	5 of 5	96	(207) 282-5171
Seal Rock Healthcare	Saco, ME	4.1 mi	2 of 5	105	(207) 283-3646
Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr	Biddeford, ME	5.2 mi	3 of 5	62	(207) 282-4138
Kennebunk Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Kennebunk, ME	8.5 mi	2 of 5	78	(207) 985-7141
River Ridge Center	Kennebunk, ME	8.6 mi	1 of 5	62	(207) 985-3030
Pine Point Center	Scarborough, ME	9.0 mi	2 of 5	61	(207) 883-2468

Hospices serving Biddeford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Andwell Health Partners	Scarborough, ME	10 mi	(207) 777-7740
Compassus - Greater Maine	Scarborough, ME	10 mi	(207) 761-6967
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	So Portland, ME	15 mi	(207) 772-0929
Affinity Care Of Maine, LLC	South Portland, ME	15 mi	(207) 345-6669

Straight-line miles from the center of Biddeford. 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 Biddeford

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 37% of the $4,373 monthly median income of Biddeford 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 Biddeford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Biddeford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Andre Health Care Facility in Biddeford (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr in Biddeford (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Biddeford?

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 37% of the $4,373 monthly median income of Biddeford 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 Biddeford, ME