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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Londonderry, NH: the local picture

259

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,017

residents 65 or older (16% of Londonderry)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Rockingham County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Londonderry has about 259 residents aged 85 or older among 2,017 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Rockingham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Londonderry 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.

Londonderry compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Londonderry	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	6.0%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	6.5%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,853	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Londonderry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Derry, NH	4.7 mi	3,166	248
East Merrimack, NH	6.1 mi	1,081	141
Hudson, NH	7.1 mi	1,492	106
Nashua, NH	9.7 mi	15,436	1,808
Manchester, NH	10.0 mi	17,909	2,197
Methuen, MA	12 mi	9,206	1,166

Nursing homes near Londonderry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasant Valley Nursing And Rehab Center	Derry, NH	3.4 mi	4 of 5	112	(603) 434-1566
Derry Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Derry, NH	4.0 mi	2 of 5	62	(603) 432-3801
Warde Health Center	Windham, NH	5.8 mi	5 of 5	32	(603) 890-1290
Holy Cross Health Center	Manchester, NH	8.7 mi	5 of 5	40	(603) 628-3550
Fairview Nursing Home	Hudson, NH	9.0 mi	1 of 5	101	(603) 882-5261
Salemhaven	Salem, NH	9.1 mi	2 of 5	110	(603) 893-5586

Hospices serving Londonderry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pathways Healthcare, LLC	Londonderry, NH	1.1 mi	(800) 939-1855
Home Health & Hospice Care	Merrimack, NH	7.7 mi	(603) 882-2941
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	8.5 mi	(603) 622-3781
Brookhaven Hospice Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	10 mi	(603) 601-7052

Straight-line miles from the center of Londonderry. 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 Londonderry

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, which is 29% of the $5,488 monthly median income of Londonderry households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Londonderry: common questions

What nursing homes are near Londonderry?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pleasant Valley Nursing And Rehab Center in Derry (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Derry Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Derry (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Warde Health Center in Windham (5.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Londonderry?

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, which is 29% of the $5,488 monthly median income of Londonderry households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Londonderry, NH