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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Concord, NH: the local picture

1,099

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

8,296

residents 65 or older (19% of Concord)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Concord has about 1,099 residents aged 85 or older among 8,296 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 (28% in Merrimack County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Concord 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.

Concord compared with Merrimack County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Concord	Merrimack County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.9%	5.3%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,067	$66,830	—

Older residents in towns around Concord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Suncook, NH	8.7 mi	896	35
Hooksett, NH	11 mi	1,217	87
Henniker, NH	13 mi	556	0
Goffstown, NH	15 mi	516	88
Tilton Northfield, NH	15 mi	829	155
South Hooksett, NH	16 mi	796	94

Nursing homes near Concord

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Presidential Oaks	Concord, NH	2.4 mi	3 of 5	85	(603) 225-6644
Pleasant View Center	Concord, NH	2.5 mi	1 of 5	176	(603) 224-6561
Havenwood-Heritage Heights	Concord, NH	2.7 mi	2 of 5	70	(603) 224-5363
Harris Hill Center, Genesis Healthcare	Concord, NH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	85	(603) 224-1319
Merrimack County Nursing Home	Boscawen, NH	9.7 mi	3 of 5	290	(603) 796-2165
Epsom Healthcare Center	Epsom, NH	10 mi	2 of 5	108	(603) 736-4772

Hospices serving Concord

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	Concord, NH	1.9 mi	(603) 724-6689
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	1.9 mi	(603) 224-4093
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	15 mi	(603) 934-3454
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	20 mi	(603) 622-3781

Straight-line miles from the center of Concord. 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 Concord

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 29% of the $5,589 monthly median income of Concord 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 Concord: common questions

What nursing homes are near Concord?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Presidential Oaks in Concord (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pleasant View Center in Concord (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Havenwood-Heritage Heights in Concord (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Concord?

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 29% of the $5,589 monthly median income of Concord 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.

More near Concord

More senior care near Concord

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Other care in Concord

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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 Concord, NH