Dementia Care in Fair Haven, VT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fair Haven, VT: the local picture

47

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

474

residents 65 or older (19% of Fair Haven)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fair Haven has about 47 residents aged 85 or older among 474 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 (28% in Rutland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Fair Haven 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.

Fair Haven compared with Rutland County and Vermont

Census figure	Fair Haven	Rutland County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	4.2%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,568	$50,429	—

Older residents in towns around Fair Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Whitehall, NY	8.9 mi	480	39
Rutland, VT	15 mi	4,112	466
Ticonderoga, NY	19 mi	752	120
Hudson Falls, NY	25 mi	1,749	314
Warrensburg, NY	26 mi	632	104
Glens Falls, NY	27 mi	2,344	241

Nursing homes near Fair Haven

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Slate Valley Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Granville, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	88	(518) 642-2346
Granville Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Granville, NY	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(518) 642-2710
Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Rutland, VT	15 mi	5 of 5	103	(802) 775-2941
Mountain View Center Genesis Healthcare	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3 of 5	158	(802) 775-0007
The Pines At Rutland Center For Nursing & Rehabili	Rutland, VT	15 mi	4 of 5	125	(802) 775-2331
Elderwood At Ticonderoga	Ticonderoga, NY	20 mi	2 of 5	84	(518) 585-6771

Hospices serving Fair Haven

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna & Hospice Of Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	(802) 775-0568
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	15 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Haven. 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 Fair Haven

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Fair Haven: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fair Haven?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Slate Valley Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Granville (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Granville Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Granville (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Rutland (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fair Haven?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Fair Haven, VT