Dementia Care in Lisbon Falls, ME: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lisbon Falls, ME: the local picture

7

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

734

residents 65 or older (17% of Lisbon Falls)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Androscoggin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lisbon Falls has about 7 residents aged 85 or older among 734 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Androscoggin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Lisbon Falls 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.

Lisbon Falls compared with Androscoggin County and Maine

Census figure	Lisbon Falls	Androscoggin County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.9%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	10.0%	9.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	11%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,782	$48,125	—

Older residents in towns around Lisbon Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lisbon, ME	2.9 mi	448	24
Topsham, ME	7.6 mi	1,858	369
Lewiston, ME	8.0 mi	7,031	896
Brunswick, ME	10 mi	4,058	651
Auburn, ME	11 mi	4,878	709
Bath, ME	12 mi	2,224	213

Nursing homes near Lisbon Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marshwood Center	Lewiston, ME	8.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(207) 784-0108
Mid Coast Senior Health Center	Brunswick, ME	8.5 mi	5 of 5	42	(207) 373-3600
Horizons Living And Rehab Center	Brunswick, ME	8.6 mi	4 of 5	65	(207) 725-7495
St Mary's D'youville Pavilion	Lewiston, ME	9.5 mi	1 of 5	210	(207) 777-4200
Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center	Lewiston, ME	9.6 mi	1 of 5	50	(207) 786-0691
Montello Manor	Lewiston, ME	10 mi	1 of 5	37	(207) 783-2039

Hospices serving Lisbon Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chans Home Health & Hospice	Brunswick, ME	8.7 mi	(207) 729-6782
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	9.1 mi	(207) 777-7740
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Auburn, ME	11 mi	(207) 784-4242
Constellation Hospice, Constellation Health Services	Augusta, ME	26 mi	(207) 370-6470

Straight-line miles from the center of Lisbon Falls. 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 Lisbon Falls

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,065 monthly median income of Lisbon Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Lisbon Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lisbon Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marshwood Center in Lewiston (8.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mid Coast Senior Health Center in Brunswick (8.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Horizons Living And Rehab Center in Brunswick (8.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lisbon Falls?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,065 monthly median income of Lisbon Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Lisbon Falls, ME