Hazardville, Connecticut

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Hazardville, CT

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Hazardville, CT: the local picture

146
residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)
1,219
residents 65 or older (20% of Hazardville)
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hazardville has about 146 residents aged 85 or older among 1,219 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Hazardville 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.

Hazardville compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figureHazardvilleCapitol Planning RegionConnecticut
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.4%2.4%
Residents 65 or older20%18%19%
Residents 65+ with a disability38%29%29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%31%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.3%9.2%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home9.2%24%23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,442$66,388—

Older residents in towns around Hazardville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Sherwood Manor, CT2.3 mi1,169172
Southwood Acres, CT3.1 mi1,446164
Thompsonville, CT3.3 mi1,251133
Longmeadow, MA4.4 mi3,618494
Broad Brook, CT5.5 mi73494
Windsor Locks, CT7.5 mi2,285410

Nursing homes near Hazardville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Parkway Pavilion Health And Rehabilitation CenterEnfield, CT3.1 mi1 of 5130(860) 745-1641
St Joseph's ResidenceEnfield, CT3.3 mi5 of 525(860) 741-0791
Care One At RedstoneEast Longmeadow, MA4.1 mi2 of 5254(413) 695-7866
Suffield House Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenteSuffield, CT4.2 mi4 of 5128(860) 668-6111
Chestnut Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center LLCEast Longmeadow, MA4.7 mi3 of 5135(413) 525-1893
East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing CenterEast Longmeadow, MA4.7 mi4 of 5131(413) 441-4576

Hospices serving Hazardville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLCVernon, CT10 mi(860) 872-9163
Hartford Healthcare At HomeEast Hartford, CT15 mi(860) 249-4862
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys CompanyEast Hartford, CT15 mi(860) 282-0527
Trinity Health Of New England At HomeHartford, CT16 mi(860) 763-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazardville. 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 Hazardville

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,704 monthly median income of Hazardville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Hazardville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hazardville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parkway Pavilion Health And Rehabilitation Center in Enfield (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Joseph's Residence in Enfield (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Care One At Redstone in East Longmeadow (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hazardville?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,704 monthly median income of Hazardville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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.

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.

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