Dementia Care in Franklin, NH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin, NH: the local picture

185

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,873

residents 65 or older (21% of Franklin)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin has about 185 residents aged 85 or older among 1,873 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Merrimack County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Franklin 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.

Franklin compared with Merrimack County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Franklin	Merrimack County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	5.3%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$66,830	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tilton Northfield, NH	3.9 mi	829	155
Laconia, NH	13 mi	3,896	363
Concord, NH	16 mi	8,296	1,099
Meredith, NH	16 mi	797	179
Plymouth, NH	20 mi	467	57
Henniker, NH	20 mi	556	0

Nursing homes near Franklin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis Healthcare	Franklin, NH	2.2 mi	1 of 5	86	(603) 934-2541
Merrimack County Nursing Home	Boscawen, NH	6.7 mi	3 of 5	290	(603) 796-2165
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Laconia, NH	10 mi	5 of 5	51	(603) 524-0466
Laconia Rehabilitation Center	Laconia, NH	11 mi	1 of 5	120	(603) 524-3340
Belknap County Nursing Home	Laconia, NH	11 mi	4 of 5	94	(603) 527-5410
Golden View Health Care Center	Meredith, NH	14 mi	4 of 5	131	(603) 279-8111

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	1.3 mi	(603) 934-3454
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	15 mi	(603) 279-6611
Bayada Hospice	Concord, NH	18 mi	(603) 724-6689
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	18 mi	(603) 224-4093

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Franklin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis Healthcare in Franklin (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen (6.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Laconia (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Franklin, NH