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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hanover, NH: the local picture

498

residents 85 or older (5.9% of all residents)

1,489

residents 65 or older (18% of Hanover)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grafton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hanover has about 498 residents aged 85 or older among 1,489 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Grafton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Hanover 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.

Hanover compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hanover	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	6.2%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,728	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Hanover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wilder, VT	3.3 mi	844	147
White River Junction, VT	5.1 mi	420	45
Lebanon, NH	5.3 mi	3,214	598
Claremont, NH	23 mi	2,726	249
Newport, NH	24 mi	1,191	248
Plymouth, NH	29 mi	467	57

Nursing homes near Hanover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation	Hanover, NH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	100	(603) 643-2854
Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare	Lebanon, NH	4.0 mi	1 of 5	110	(603) 448-2234
Cedar Hill Health Care Center	Windsor, VT	20 mi	3 of 5	39	(802) 674-6609
Elm Wood Center At Claremont	Claremont, NH	22 mi	2 of 5	68	(603) 542-2606
Menig Nursing Home	Randolph Center, VT	23 mi	4 of 5	30	(802) 728-7800
Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC	Newport, NH	24 mi	2 of 5	53	(603) 863-1020

Hospices serving Hanover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	6.1 mi	(802) 478-7125
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	25 mi	(603) 526-4077
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	36 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Hanover. 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 Hanover

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 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover 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 Hanover: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hanover?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation in Hanover (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare in Lebanon (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Windsor (20 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hanover?

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 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover 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 Hanover, NH