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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin Town, MA: the local picture

446

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,872

residents 65 or older (15% of Franklin Town)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin Town has about 446 residents aged 85 or older among 4,872 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.

23% 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.

26% of older Franklin Town 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 Town compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Franklin Town	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	23%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,682	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bellingham, MA	3.5 mi	992	193
Millis-Clicquot, MA	6.5 mi	963	65
Milford, MA	7.1 mi	5,086	519
Hopedale, MA	7.3 mi	915	85
Woonsocket, RI	7.4 mi	6,387	619
Cumberland Hill, RI	8.0 mi	1,309	114

Nursing homes near Franklin Town

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Gardens At Cedarwood	Franklin, MA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	82	(508) 528-4600
Alliance Health At Maples	Wrentham, MA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	144	(508) 384-7977
Mount St Rita Health Centre	Cumberland, RI	4.8 mi	2 of 5	98	(401) 333-6352
Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitat	Medway, MA	5.1 mi	not rated	123	(508) 259-7883
Serenity Hill Nursing Center	Wrentham, MA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	44	(508) 384-3400
Oc Milford Gardens LLC	Milford, MA	6.4 mi	1 of 5	135	(508) 473-6414

Hospices serving Franklin Town

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna & Hospice Of Greater Milford	Milford, MA	7.5 mi	(508) 473-0862
Preferred Peaceful Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	7.5 mi	(506) 473-0404
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	12 mi	(508) 957-0200
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	13 mi	(866) 670-9449

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin Town. 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 Town

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 23% of the $7,390 monthly median income of Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin Town?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Gardens At Cedarwood in Franklin (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Alliance Health At Maples in Wrentham (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mount St Rita Health Centre in Cumberland (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin Town?

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 23% of the $7,390 monthly median income of Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town, MA