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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brockton, MA: the local picture

1,440

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

15,191

residents 65 or older (14% of Brockton)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brockton has about 1,440 residents aged 85 or older among 15,191 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Plymouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Brockton 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.

Brockton compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Brockton	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	47%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,243	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Brockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Abington, MA	4.2 mi	2,234	282
Holbrook, MA	4.2 mi	2,168	127
Randolph Town, MA	6.8 mi	6,430	962
Bridgewater Town, MA	8.0 mi	4,936	407
Sharon, MA	8.6 mi	1,017	49
Braintree Town, MA	8.6 mi	6,854	863

Nursing homes near Brockton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brockton Post Acute Care	Brockton, MA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	169	(508) 580-6800
Alliance Health At West Acres	Brockton, MA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	138	(508) 583-6000
The Guardian Center	Brockton, MA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	123	(508) 587-6556
St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc	Brockton, MA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	118	(508) 583-5834
Champion Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Brockton, MA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 588-8550
The Center At Blue Hills	Stoughton, MA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	92	(781) 344-7300

Hospices serving Brockton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	0.8 mi	(508) 587-2121
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	4.0 mi	(781) 341-4145
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	7.8 mi	(508) 399-5900
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	12 mi	(866) 670-9449

Straight-line miles from the center of Brockton. 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 Brockton

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 39% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Brockton 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 Brockton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brockton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brockton Post Acute Care in Brockton (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alliance Health At West Acres in Brockton (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Guardian Center in Brockton (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brockton?

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 39% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Brockton 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 Brockton, MA