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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hingham, MA: the local picture

73

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

852

residents 65 or older (17% of Hingham)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hingham has about 73 residents aged 85 or older among 852 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Plymouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Hingham 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.

Hingham compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hingham	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,023	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Hingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Weymouth Town, MA	3.3 mi	11,592	1,134
Braintree Town, MA	6.1 mi	6,854	863
Quincy, MA	6.4 mi	18,123	2,401
North Scituate, MA	6.5 mi	1,004	74
Hull, MA	7.4 mi	2,645	142
Holbrook, MA	8.5 mi	2,168	127

Nursing homes near Hingham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hingham, MA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	142	(781) 749-4774
Linden Ponds	Hingham, MA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	132	(781) 534-7088
Pope Nursing Home	Weymouth, MA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	49	(508) 648-3331
Care One At Weymouth	Weymouth, MA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	154	(781) 443-4829
Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc	Hingham, MA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	106	(781) 749-4982
Royal Braintree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Braintree, MA	4.3 mi	2 of 5	204	(781) 664-6818

Hospices serving Hingham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
New England Hospice Ii, LLC	Hingham, MA	0.6 mi	(781) 749-2900
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	6.2 mi	(781) 659-2342
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	6.2 mi	(781) 480-1445
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	13 mi	(617) 242-4872

Straight-line miles from the center of Hingham. 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 Hingham

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 37% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Hingham 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 Hingham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hingham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hingham (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Linden Ponds in Hingham (3.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pope Nursing Home in Weymouth (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hingham?

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 37% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Hingham 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.

More near Hingham

More senior care near Hingham

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Hingham

More for Hingham families

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 Hingham, MA