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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fall River, MA: the local picture

1,981

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

15,169

residents 65 or older (16% of Fall River)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bristol County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fall River has about 1,981 residents aged 85 or older among 15,169 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Bristol County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Fall River 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.

Fall River compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Fall River	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	38%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,558	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Fall River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Westport, MA	3.7 mi	861	80
Somerset, MA	3.8 mi	4,624	819
Ocean Grove, MA	5.9 mi	593	40
Smith Mills, MA	7.3 mi	976	142
Tiverton, RI	7.4 mi	1,879	331
New Bedford, MA	9.2 mi	15,512	1,946

Nursing homes near Fall River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Catholic Memorial Home	Fall River, MA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	300	(508) 679-0011
Fall River Healthcare	Fall River, MA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	176	(508) 730-1070
Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fall River, MA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	124	(508) 679-0106
The Grove At Carvalho	Fall River, MA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	112	(781) 831-3966
Sarah S Brayton Center	Fall River, MA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	183	(508) 675-1001
Fall River Jewish Home	Fall River, MA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	62	(508) 679-6172

Hospices serving Fall River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hanover Hospice	Fall River, MA	2.4 mi	(508) 675-7583
Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	3.0 mi	(508) 235-5312
Bristol Hospice LLC	Fall River, MA	3.0 mi	(774) 379-7232
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	3.0 mi	(434) 977-9715

Straight-line miles from the center of Fall River. 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 Fall River

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 59% of the $2,880 monthly median income of Fall River 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 Fall River: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fall River?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fall River Healthcare in Fall River (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Kimwell Nursing And Rehabilitation in Fall River (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fall River?

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 59% of the $2,880 monthly median income of Fall River 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 Fall River, MA