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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chelsea, MA: the local picture

674

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

4,188

residents 65 or older (10% of Chelsea)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Suffolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chelsea has about 674 residents aged 85 or older among 4,188 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Suffolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Chelsea 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.

Chelsea compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Chelsea	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	20%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	71%	39%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,561	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Chelsea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Everett, MA	1.3 mi	5,660	708
Malden, MA	2.6 mi	8,581	1,078
Revere, MA	2.7 mi	9,416	1,300
Winthrop Town, MA	3.4 mi	3,631	521
Somerville, MA	3.6 mi	8,108	826
Boston, MA	4.1 mi	86,924	10,842

Nursing homes near Chelsea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Katzman Family Center For Living	Chelsea, MA	0.2 mi	5 of 5	123	(617) 884-6766
The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea	Chelsea, MA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	154	(617) 887-7115
Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Chelsea, MA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	195	(617) 997-9121
Leonard Florence Center For Living	Chelsea, MA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	100	(617) 887-0001
Rehabilitation & Nursing Center At Everett (The)	Everett, MA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	183	(617) 387-6560
Lighthouse Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Revere, MA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	123	(781) 286-3100

Hospices serving Chelsea

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care	Chelsea, MA	0.1 mi	(617) 889-0779
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	2.1 mi	(617) 242-4872
All Care Hospice Inc	Lynn, MA	6.2 mi	(781) 586-1608
Good Shepherd Community Care	Newton, MA	8.9 mi	(617) 969-6130

Straight-line miles from the center of Chelsea. 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 Chelsea

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 74% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Chelsea 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 Chelsea: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chelsea?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Katzman Family Center For Living in Chelsea (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea in Chelsea (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Chelsea (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chelsea?

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 74% of the $2,297 monthly median income of Chelsea 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 Chelsea, MA