Dementia Care in Jaffrey, NH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jaffrey, NH: the local picture

14

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

338

residents 65 or older (10% of Jaffrey)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Cheshire County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jaffrey has about 14 residents aged 85 or older among 338 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 Cheshire County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Jaffrey 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.

Jaffrey compared with Cheshire County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Jaffrey	Cheshire County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	10%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	9.1%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	3.7%	7.9%

Older residents in towns around Jaffrey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Peterborough, NH	5.5 mi	891	106
Winchendon, MA	9.1 mi	672	36
Baldwinville, MA	15 mi	375	36
Gardner, MA	16 mi	4,135	584
Keene, NH	17 mi	4,479	850
Milford, NH	18 mi	1,620	284

Nursing homes near Jaffrey

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jaffrey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Jaffrey, NH	0.8 mi	1 of 5	83	(603) 532-8762
Pheasant Wood Center	Peterborough, NH	8.0 mi	2 of 5	99	(603) 924-7267
Alliance Health At Baldwinville	Baldwinville, MA	14 mi	4 of 5	94	(978) 939-2196
Alpine Healthcare Center	Keene, NH	15 mi	1 of 5	85	(603) 352-7311
Langdon Place Of Keene	Keene, NH	16 mi	5 of 5	25	(603) 357-3902
Wachusett Manor	Gardner, MA	17 mi	3 of 5	96	(978) 632-5477

Hospices serving Jaffrey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna At Hcs	Keene, NH	17 mi	(603) 352-2253
Compassus - Greater Manchester	Bedford, NH	27 mi	(603) 606-7974
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	38 mi	(603) 224-4093
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	73 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Jaffrey. 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 Jaffrey

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Jaffrey: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jaffrey?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jaffrey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Jaffrey (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough (8.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Alliance Health At Baldwinville in Baldwinville (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jaffrey?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Jaffrey, NH