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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Framingham, MA: the local picture

1,538

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

10,923

residents 65 or older (15% of Framingham)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Framingham has about 1,538 residents aged 85 or older among 10,923 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 Middlesex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Framingham 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.

Framingham compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Framingham	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,742	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Framingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cochituate, MA	4.5 mi	1,267	126
Cordaville, MA	5.1 mi	361	48
Marlborough, MA	6.4 mi	6,203	910
Hopkinton, MA	7.3 mi	484	104
Wellesley, MA	7.8 mi	4,691	774
Maynard, MA	8.2 mi	1,950	216

Nursing homes near Framingham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Patrick's Manor	Framingham, MA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	333	(857) 345-0297
Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center	Framingham, MA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	124	(508) 872-8801
Carlyle House	Framingham, MA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	55	(508) 879-6100
Oak Knoll Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Framingham, MA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	123	(508) 877-3300
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility	Framingham, MA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	169	(508) 270-8648
Eliot Center For Health And Rehabilitation	Natick, MA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	114	(508) 655-1000

Hospices serving Framingham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice Care	Framingham, MA	0.7 mi	(508) 872-0038
Serenity Hospice, LLC	Southborough, MA	5.0 mi	(508) 266-6402
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	6.2 mi	(508) 383-7000
Brookhaven Hospice	Marlborough, MA	6.2 mi	(508) 820-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Framingham. 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 Framingham

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 24% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Framingham 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 Framingham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Framingham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Patrick's Manor in Framingham (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center in Framingham (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Carlyle House in Framingham (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Framingham?

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 24% of the $7,145 monthly median income of Framingham 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 Framingham, MA