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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hampton, NH: the local picture

289

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2,720

residents 65 or older (27% of Hampton)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Rockingham County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hampton has about 289 residents aged 85 or older among 2,720 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 (26% in Rockingham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Hampton 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.

Hampton compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hampton	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	6.0%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	6.5%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,673	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Hampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hampton Beach, NH	2.2 mi	879	73
Exeter, NH	6.5 mi	2,187	414
Salisbury, MA	7.9 mi	1,648	132
Portsmouth, NH	8.4 mi	4,946	592
Amesbury, MA	9.2 mi	3,170	214
Newburyport, MA	9.6 mi	4,547	660

Nursing homes near Hampton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oceanside Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hampton, NH	0.4 mi	1 of 5	117	(603) 926-4551
Webster At Rye	Rye, NH	4.8 mi	4 of 5	61	(603) 964-8144
Exeter Center	Exeter, NH	5.0 mi	3 of 5	81	(603) 778-0531
Maplewood Center	Amesbury, MA	8.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(978) 388-3500
Mill Town Health And Rehabilitation	Amesbury, MA	8.4 mi	1 of 5	130	(978) 388-4682
Riverwoods At Exeter	Exeter, NH	8.4 mi	5 of 5	8	(603) 772-4700

Hospices serving Hampton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Exeter, NH	6.7 mi	(603) 772-2981
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Portsmouth, NH	9.0 mi	(603) 433-2480
Harborside Hospice LLC	Plaistow, NH	16 mi	(800) 331-1044
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Somersworth, NH	22 mi	(603) 692-0220

Straight-line miles from the center of Hampton. 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 Hampton

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 30% of the $5,389 monthly median income of Hampton 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 Hampton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hampton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oceanside Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Hampton (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Webster At Rye in Rye (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Exeter Center in Exeter (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hampton?

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 30% of the $5,389 monthly median income of Hampton 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.

More near Hampton

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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 Hampton, NH