Dementia Care in Claremont, NH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Claremont, NH: the local picture

249

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

2,726

residents 65 or older (21% of Claremont)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Sullivan County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Claremont has about 249 residents aged 85 or older among 2,726 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Sullivan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Claremont 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.

Claremont compared with Sullivan County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Claremont	Sullivan County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.0%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	1.8%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,098	$53,184	—

Older residents in towns around Claremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newport, NH	8.1 mi	1,191	248
Springfield, VT	9.7 mi	807	58
Lebanon, NH	18 mi	3,214	598
White River Junction, VT	18 mi	420	45
Bellows Falls, VT	19 mi	684	46
Wilder, VT	20 mi	844	147

Nursing homes near Claremont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elm Wood Center At Claremont	Claremont, NH	0.4 mi	2 of 5	68	(603) 542-2606
Cedar Hill Health Care Center	Windsor, VT	4.6 mi	3 of 5	39	(802) 674-6609
Sullivan County Health Care	Unity, NH	5.4 mi	4 of 5	156	(603) 542-9511
Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC	Newport, NH	7.8 mi	2 of 5	53	(603) 863-1020
Springfield Health & Rehab	Springfield, VT	11 mi	not rated	102	(802) 885-5741
Gill Odd Fellows Home Of Vermont	Ludlow, VT	18 mi	4 of 5	46	(802) 228-4571

Hospices serving Claremont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	18 mi	(603) 526-4077
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	20 mi	(802) 478-7125
Vna At Hcs	Keene, NH	29 mi	(603) 352-2253
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	36 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Claremont. 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 Claremont

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Claremont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Claremont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elm Wood Center At Claremont in Claremont (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Windsor (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sullivan County Health Care in Unity (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Claremont?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Claremont, NH