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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Haverhill, MA: the local picture

1,298

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

10,483

residents 65 or older (15% of Haverhill)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Haverhill has about 1,298 residents aged 85 or older among 10,483 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.

35% 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.

30% of older Haverhill 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.

Haverhill compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Haverhill	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,682	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Haverhill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Methuen, MA	5.4 mi	9,206	1,166
Lawrence, MA	6.8 mi	9,318	961
Amesbury, MA	8.2 mi	3,170	214
Andover, MA	9.2 mi	1,732	190
Newburyport, MA	10 mi	4,547	660
Topsfield, MA	12 mi	564	94

Nursing homes near Haverhill

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oxford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Haverhill, MA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(978) 373-1131
Penacook Place, Inc	Haverhill, MA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	160	(978) 374-0707
Haverhill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Haverhill, MA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	128	(978) 373-1747
Aspen Hill Rehabiliation & Healthcare Center	Haverhill, MA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	146	(978) 372-7700
Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	Haverhill, MA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	77	(978) 373-5697
Lakeview House Skld Nrsg And Residential Care Fac	Haverhill, MA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	91	(978) 372-1081

Hospices serving Haverhill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harborside Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC	Haverhill, MA	1.9 mi	(800) 331-1044
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	7.0 mi	(978) 777-8222
Constellation Hospice	Newburyport, MA	11 mi	(978) 904-3059
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	11 mi	(978) 358-1007

Straight-line miles from the center of Haverhill. 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 Haverhill

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 34% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Haverhill 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 Haverhill: common questions

What nursing homes are near Haverhill?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oxford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Haverhill (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Penacook Place, Inc in Haverhill (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Haverhill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Haverhill (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Haverhill?

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 34% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Haverhill 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 Haverhill, MA