Dementia Care in Danielson, CT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Danielson, CT: the local picture

14

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

571

residents 65 or older (14% of Danielson)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Danielson has about 14 residents aged 85 or older among 571 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

65% of older Danielson 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.

Danielson compared with Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Danielson	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	8.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	6.3%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,179	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Danielson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moosup, CT	6.2 mi	424	32
Putnam, CT	7.7 mi	1,211	336
Pascoag, RI	14 mi	924	144
Jewett City, CT	15 mi	526	77
Webster, MA	17 mi	1,920	235
Greenville, RI	18 mi	2,751	395

Nursing homes near Danielson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Davis Place	Danielson, CT	0.5 mi	1 of 5	190	(860) 774-9540
Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc.	Brooklyn, CT	3.7 mi	5 of 5	72	(860) 774-9050
Westview Health Care Center	Dayville, CT	5.2 mi	3 of 5	103	(860) 774-8574
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care	Putnam, CT	8.4 mi	5 of 5	119	(860) 928-7976
Colonial Health & Rehab Center Of Plainfield, LLC	Plainfield, CT	8.8 mi	4 of 5	90	(860) 564-4081
Villa Maria Nursing And Rehabilitation Community	Plainfield, CT	9.0 mi	1 of 5	56	(860) 564-3387

Hospices serving Danielson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Day Kimball Homecare	North Grosvenordale, CT	12 mi	(860) 928-0422
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	(860) 282-0527
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	(860) 249-4862
Masonicare Home Health And Hospice Inc	Wallingford, CT	54 mi	(203) 679-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Danielson. 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 Danielson

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,182 monthly median income of Danielson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Danielson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Danielson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Davis Place in Danielson (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, Inc. in Brooklyn (3.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westview Health Care Center in Dayville (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Danielson?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,182 monthly median income of Danielson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Danielson, CT