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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Derry, NH: the local picture

248

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

3,166

residents 65 or older (15% of Derry)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Derry has about 248 residents aged 85 or older among 3,166 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Rockingham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Derry 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.

Derry compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Derry	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	6.0%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	6.5%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,563	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Derry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Londonderry, NH	4.7 mi	2,017	259
East Merrimack, NH	10 mi	1,081	141
Manchester, NH	11 mi	17,909	2,197
Methuen, MA	11 mi	9,206	1,166
Hudson, NH	11 mi	1,492	106
Raymond, NH	12 mi	919	20

Nursing homes near Derry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Derry Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Derry, NH	1.5 mi	2 of 5	62	(603) 432-3801
Pleasant Valley Nursing And Rehab Center	Derry, NH	1.9 mi	4 of 5	112	(603) 434-1566
Warde Health Center	Windham, NH	5.3 mi	5 of 5	32	(603) 890-1290
Salemhaven	Salem, NH	8.1 mi	2 of 5	110	(603) 893-5586
Holy Cross Health Center	Manchester, NH	9.0 mi	5 of 5	40	(603) 628-3550
Villa Crest Nursing And Retirement Center	Manchester, NH	9.5 mi	4 of 5	126	(603) 622-3262

Hospices serving Derry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pathways Healthcare, LLC	Londonderry, NH	5.1 mi	(800) 939-1855
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	8.8 mi	(603) 622-3781
Harborside Hospice LLC	Plaistow, NH	10 mi	(800) 331-1044
Home Health & Hospice Care	Merrimack, NH	12 mi	(603) 882-2941

Straight-line miles from the center of Derry. 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 Derry

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 34% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry: common questions

What nursing homes are near Derry?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Derry Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Derry (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pleasant Valley Nursing And Rehab Center in Derry (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Warde Health Center in Windham (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Derry?

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 34% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry, NH