In-Home Dementia Care in East Merrimack, NH

Local figures

Dementia Care in East Merrimack, NH: the local picture

141

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1,081

residents 65 or older (21% of East Merrimack)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

East Merrimack has about 141 residents aged 85 or older among 1,081 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Hillsborough County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older East Merrimack 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.

East Merrimack compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	East Merrimack	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	14%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,403	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around East Merrimack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Londonderry, NH	6.1 mi	2,017	259
Hudson, NH	7.9 mi	1,492	106
Manchester, NH	8.0 mi	17,909	2,197
Nashua, NH	8.5 mi	15,436	1,808
Pinardville, NH	9.1 mi	900	112
Derry, NH	10 mi	3,166	248

Nursing homes near East Merrimack

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare	Bedford, NH	6.1 mi	2 of 5	150	(603) 623-8805
Bedford Hills Center	Bedford, NH	6.3 mi	4 of 5	147	(603) 625-6462
Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Bedford, NH	6.8 mi	1 of 5	102	(603) 627-4147
Holy Cross Health Center	Manchester, NH	7.6 mi	5 of 5	40	(603) 628-3550
Pleasant Valley Nursing And Rehab Center	Derry, NH	8.3 mi	4 of 5	112	(603) 434-1566
Hanover Hill Health Care Center	Manchester, NH	8.4 mi	4 of 5	124	(603) 627-3826

Hospices serving East Merrimack

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Health & Hospice Care	Merrimack, NH	1.6 mi	(603) 882-2941
Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	5.1 mi	(202) 706-4460
Brookhaven Hospice Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	5.1 mi	(603) 601-7052
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bedford, NH	5.1 mi	(603) 421-0414

Straight-line miles from the center of East Merrimack. 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 East Merrimack

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 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack 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 East Merrimack: common questions

What nursing homes are near East Merrimack?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare in Bedford (6.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bedford Hills Center in Bedford (6.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bedford (6.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in East Merrimack?

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 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack 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.

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