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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Goffstown, NH: the local picture

88

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

516

residents 65 or older (15% of Goffstown)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Goffstown has about 88 residents aged 85 or older among 516 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Hillsborough County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Goffstown 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.

Goffstown compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Goffstown	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	14%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,114	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around Goffstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pinardville, NH	4.5 mi	900	112
Manchester, NH	8.2 mi	17,909	2,197
Hooksett, NH	8.6 mi	1,217	87
South Hooksett, NH	8.7 mi	796	94
Suncook, NH	11 mi	896	35
East Merrimack, NH	12 mi	1,081	141

Nursing homes near Goffstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Goffstown Nursing And Rehab Center	Goffstown, NH	2.4 mi	1 of 5	41	(603) 497-4871
Hillsborough County Nursing Home	Goffstown, NH	3.2 mi	5 of 5	300	(603) 627-5540
Hackett Hill Healthcare Center	Manchester, NH	5.9 mi	2 of 5	70	(603) 668-8161
Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Bedford, NH	6.1 mi	1 of 5	102	(603) 627-4147
Courville At Manchester	Manchester, NH	6.8 mi	2 of 5	76	(603) 647-5900
Bedford Hills Center	Bedford, NH	7.1 mi	4 of 5	147	(603) 625-6462

Hospices serving Goffstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	6.9 mi	(202) 706-4460
Brookhaven Hospice Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	6.9 mi	(603) 601-7052
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bedford, NH	6.9 mi	(603) 421-0414
Compassus - Greater Manchester	Bedford, NH	6.9 mi	(603) 606-7974

Straight-line miles from the center of Goffstown. 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 Goffstown

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 24% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Goffstown 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 Goffstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Goffstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Goffstown Nursing And Rehab Center in Goffstown (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hackett Hill Healthcare Center in Manchester (5.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Goffstown?

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 24% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Goffstown 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 Goffstown, NH