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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hudson, MA: the local picture

347

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3,369

residents 65 or older (21% of Hudson)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hudson has about 347 residents aged 85 or older among 3,369 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Middlesex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Hudson 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.

Hudson compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hudson	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	27%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,368	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Hudson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Marlborough, MA	3.1 mi	6,203	910
Maynard, MA	6.0 mi	1,950	216
Clinton, MA	6.5 mi	1,142	90
Northborough, MA	7.0 mi	1,399	136
Cordaville, MA	8.6 mi	361	48
Framingham, MA	8.8 mi	10,923	1,538

Nursing homes near Hudson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Reservoir Center For Health & Rehabilitation, The	Marlborough, MA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	144	(339) 224-1189
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen	Marlborough, MA	3.6 mi	1 of 5	186	(508) 485-4040
Alliance Health At Marie Esther	Marlborough, MA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	78	(508) 485-3791
Alliance Health At Coleman	Northborough, MA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	45	(508) 351-9355
Sudbury Pines Extended Care	Sudbury, MA	6.7 mi	2 of 5	92	(617) 512-6625
Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Ctr - Northboro	Northborough, MA	7.3 mi	5 of 5	96	(508) 393-2368

Hospices serving Hudson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Compan	Marlboro, MA	3.1 mi	(508) 383-7000
Brookhaven Hospice	Marlborough, MA	3.1 mi	(508) 820-4800
Faith And Family Hospice	Marlborough, MA	3.1 mi	(774) 405-3326
Sudbury Pines Hospice	Sudbury, MA	7.0 mi	(978) 443-3359

Straight-line miles from the center of Hudson. 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 Hudson

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 33% of the $5,114 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hudson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Reservoir Center For Health & Rehabilitation, The in Marlborough (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen in Marlborough (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Alliance Health At Marie Esther in Marlborough (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hudson?

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 33% of the $5,114 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson

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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 Hudson, MA