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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dedham, MA: the local picture

1,087

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

5,528

residents 65 or older (22% of Dedham)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Norfolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dedham has about 1,087 residents aged 85 or older among 5,528 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 (27% in Norfolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Dedham 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.

Dedham compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Dedham	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	23%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,964	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Dedham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Needham, MA	4.0 mi	5,733	1,245
Norwood, MA	4.2 mi	5,561	991
Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4,615	501
Brookline, MA	5.7 mi	9,986	1,211
Newton, MA	6.0 mi	17,046	2,192
Wellesley, MA	6.7 mi	4,691	774

Nursing homes near Dedham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility	Dedham, MA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	48	(781) 234-9010
Care Village At West Roxbury	West Roxbury, MA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	76	(617) 323-5440
German Center For Extended Care	Boston, MA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	133	(617) 325-1230
Care Village At Parkway	Boston, MA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	141	(617) 325-1688
Ellis Nursing Home (The)	Norwood, MA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	191	(781) 949-2310
Brush Hill Care Center	Milton, MA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	160	(617) 333-0600

Hospices serving Dedham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc	Dedham, MA	0.8 mi	(781) 234-9950
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	2.7 mi	(617) 481-9077
Caring Hospice Services Of Massachusetts LLC	Norwood, MA	4.3 mi	(732) 901-6600
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	4.3 mi	(866) 670-9449

Straight-line miles from the center of Dedham. 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 Dedham

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 31% of the $5,580 monthly median income of Dedham 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 Dedham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dedham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility in Dedham (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Care Village At West Roxbury in West Roxbury (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); German Center For Extended Care in Boston (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dedham?

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 31% of the $5,580 monthly median income of Dedham 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 Dedham, MA