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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gloucester, MA: the local picture

651

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

8,405

residents 65 or older (28% of Gloucester)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gloucester has about 651 residents aged 85 or older among 8,405 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Essex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Gloucester 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.

Gloucester compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Gloucester	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	28%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,361	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rockport, MA	3.4 mi	2,017	257
Ipswich, MA	7.6 mi	640	71
Beverly, MA	9.5 mi	8,270	1,276
Marblehead, MA	12 mi	4,639	387
Topsfield, MA	14 mi	564	94
Danvers, MA	14 mi	6,337	828

Nursing homes near Gloucester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seacoast Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Gloucester, MA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	142	(978) 283-0300
Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Rockport, MA	4.5 mi	4 of 5	76	(978) 546-6311
Care One At Essex Park	Beverly, MA	9.9 mi	4 of 5	202	(978) 927-3260
Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr	Beverly, MA	10 mi	1 of 5	132	(978) 927-2020
Ledgewood Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Beverly, MA	11 mi	4 of 5	123	(978) 921-1392
Brentwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr (The)	Danvers, MA	13 mi	4 of 5	159	(978) 777-2700

Hospices serving Gloucester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Danvers, MA	14 mi	(781) 756-2488
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	14 mi	(978) 822-3846
Constellation Hospice	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	(978) 904-3059
All Care Hospice Inc	Lynn, MA	18 mi	(781) 586-1608

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester. 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 Gloucester

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 36% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Gloucester 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 Gloucester: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gloucester?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Seacoast Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Rockport (4.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Care One At Essex Park in Beverly (9.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gloucester?

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 36% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Gloucester 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 Gloucester, MA