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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Falmouth, MA: the local picture

161

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,818

residents 65 or older (46% of Falmouth)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Falmouth has about 161 residents aged 85 or older among 1,818 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Barnstable County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Falmouth 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.

Falmouth compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Falmouth	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	46%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	11%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,291	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around Falmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Falmouth, MA	2.9 mi	2,462	312
North Falmouth, MA	6.4 mi	985	213
Forestdale, MA	10 mi	639	64
Monument Beach, MA	12 mi	1,062	29
Mattapoisett Center, MA	13 mi	719	234
Buzzards Bay, MA	14 mi	941	106

Nursing homes near Falmouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Nursing Center, LLC	Falmouth, MA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	121	(774) 345-0220
Jml Care Center Inc	Falmouth, MA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	132	(508) 457-4621
Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation	N Falmouth, MA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(508) 563-4015
Royal Of Cotuit	Mashpee, MA	9.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(508) 477-2490
Navigator Homes Of Martha's Vineyard	Edgartown, MA	12 mi	3 of 5	106	(774) 212-0163
Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility	Bourne, MA	13 mi	1 of 5	142	(781) 258-0935

Hospices serving Falmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice, LLC	Falmouth, MA	1.1 mi	(781) 690-6113
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	18 mi	(508) 957-7710
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts	Lakeville, MA	27 mi	(508) 291-0049
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	29 mi	(434) 977-9715

Straight-line miles from the center of Falmouth. 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 Falmouth

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 33% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Falmouth 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 Falmouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Falmouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royal Nursing Center, LLC in Falmouth (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Jml Care Center Inc in Falmouth (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation in N Falmouth (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Falmouth?

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 33% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Falmouth 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 Falmouth, MA