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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clinton, MA: the local picture

90

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,142

residents 65 or older (15% of Clinton)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Worcester County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clinton has about 90 residents aged 85 or older among 1,142 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Worcester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Clinton 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.

Clinton compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Clinton	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,188	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Clinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hudson, MA	6.5 mi	3,369	347
Northborough, MA	7.6 mi	1,399	136
Leominster, MA	8.3 mi	8,479	1,270
Marlborough, MA	8.6 mi	6,203	910
Westborough, MA	11 mi	790	89
Ayer, MA	11 mi	473	19

Nursing homes near Clinton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr	Lancaster, MA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	82	(978) 365-4537
Sterling Village	Sterling, MA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	143	(978) 422-5111
Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center	West Boylston, MA	5.8 mi	4 of 5	92	(508) 835-6076
Alliance Health At Coleman	Northborough, MA	7.2 mi	4 of 5	45	(508) 351-9355
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen	Marlborough, MA	7.4 mi	1 of 5	186	(508) 485-4040
Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro	Northborough, MA	7.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(508) 393-2368

Hospices serving Clinton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice	Leominster, MA	8.3 mi	(978) 342-6013
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Leominster, MA	8.3 mi	(978) 466-7890
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	8.7 mi	(508) 383-7000
Brookhaven Hospice	Marlborough, MA	8.7 mi	(508) 820-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Clinton. 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 Clinton

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 42% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clinton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr in Lancaster (5.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Sterling Village in Sterling (5.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston (5.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clinton?

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 42% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton, MA