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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hull, MA: the local picture

142

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2,645

residents 65 or older (26% of Hull)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Suffolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hull has about 142 residents aged 85 or older among 2,645 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 (38% in Suffolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Hull 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.

Hull compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hull	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	26%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	20%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	39%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,406	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Hull

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Winthrop Town, MA	5.1 mi	3,631	521
Nahant, MA	6.0 mi	1,203	100
Boston, MA	6.9 mi	86,924	10,842
Hingham, MA	7.4 mi	852	73
Revere, MA	7.8 mi	9,416	1,300
Quincy, MA	8.4 mi	18,123	2,401

Nursing homes near Hull

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jesmond Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Nahant, MA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	57	(781) 581-0420
Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hingham, MA	6.2 mi	4 of 5	142	(781) 749-4774
The Center At Advocate	East Boston, MA	7.2 mi	1 of 5	190	(617) 455-6115
Highland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Chelsea, MA	8.0 mi	1 of 5	195	(617) 997-9121
Alliance Health At Marina Bay	Quincy, MA	8.1 mi	3 of 5	167	(617) 769-5106
South Cove Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Quincy, MA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	141	(617) 423-0590

Hospices serving Hull

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	9.5 mi	(617) 242-4872
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	13 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	13 mi	(781) 659-2342
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	20 mi	(866) 670-9449

Straight-line miles from the center of Hull. 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 Hull

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hull?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jesmond Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Nahant (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hingham (6.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Center At Advocate in East Boston (7.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hull?

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull, MA