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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Foxborough, MA: the local picture

134

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,035

residents 65 or older (17% of Foxborough)

15%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Foxborough has about 134 residents aged 85 or older among 1,035 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Norfolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Foxborough 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.

Foxborough compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Foxborough	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	23%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,250	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Foxborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mansfield Center, MA	3.3 mi	1,249	153
Walpole, MA	4.8 mi	1,295	168
Sharon, MA	4.9 mi	1,017	49
Norton Center, MA	6.9 mi	183	8
North Attleborough Town, MA	7.8 mi	5,097	707
Franklin Town, MA	8.4 mi	4,872	446

Nursing homes near Foxborough

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Serenity Hill Nursing Center	Wrentham, MA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	44	(508) 384-3400
Alliance Health At Maples	Wrentham, MA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	144	(508) 384-7977
Foremost At Sharon LLC	Sharon, MA	5.9 mi	2 of 5	66	(781) 784-6781
Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center	North Easton, MA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	171	(508) 238-7053
Madonna Manor Nursing Home	North Attleboro, MA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	129	(508) 699-2740
The Gardens At Cedarwood	Franklin, MA	7.1 mi	2 of 5	82	(508) 528-4600

Hospices serving Foxborough

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	8.8 mi	(866) 670-9449
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	9.7 mi	(508) 957-0200
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	11 mi	(617) 481-9077
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	11 mi	(508) 587-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Foxborough. 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 Foxborough

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 40% of the $4,271 monthly median income of Foxborough 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 Foxborough: common questions

What nursing homes are near Foxborough?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Serenity Hill Nursing Center in Wrentham (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Alliance Health At Maples in Wrentham (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Foremost At Sharon LLC in Sharon (5.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Foxborough?

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 40% of the $4,271 monthly median income of Foxborough 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 Foxborough, MA