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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Longmeadow, MA: the local picture

494

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

3,618

residents 65 or older (23% of Longmeadow)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hampden County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Longmeadow has about 494 residents aged 85 or older among 3,618 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Hampden County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Longmeadow 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.

Longmeadow compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Longmeadow	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	26%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,810	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Longmeadow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sherwood Manor, CT	2.6 mi	1,169	172
Thompsonville, CT	4.1 mi	1,251	133
Hazardville, CT	4.4 mi	1,219	146
Agawam Town, MA	4.4 mi	6,890	1,006
Springfield, MA	4.9 mi	20,464	2,452
Southwood Acres, CT	6.2 mi	1,446	164

Nursing homes near Longmeadow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home	Longmeadow, MA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	200	(413) 567-6211
Care One At Redstone	East Longmeadow, MA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	254	(413) 695-7866
East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center	East Longmeadow, MA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	131	(413) 441-4576
Agawam East Rehab And Nursing	Agawam, MA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	123	(413) 333-2200
Chestnut Hill Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	East Longmeadow, MA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	135	(413) 525-1893
Agawam North Rehab And Nursing	Agawam, MA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	124	(413) 333-8131

Hospices serving Longmeadow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Lifecare Home Health And Hospice Care- West	Longmeadow, MA	0.2 mi	(978) 471-5146
Hospice Services Of Western & Central Mass	Feeding Hills, MA	5.7 mi	(413) 786-4004
Baystate Hospice	West Springfield, MA	5.9 mi	(413) 794-6411
Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company	Springfield, MA	8.0 mi	(413) 205-1229

Straight-line miles from the center of Longmeadow. 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 Longmeadow

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 24% of the $6,984 monthly median income of Longmeadow 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 Longmeadow: common questions

What nursing homes are near Longmeadow?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home in Longmeadow (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Care One At Redstone in East Longmeadow (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center in East Longmeadow (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Longmeadow?

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 24% of the $6,984 monthly median income of Longmeadow 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 Longmeadow, MA