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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Madawaska, ME: the local picture

141

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

923

residents 65 or older (31% of Madawaska)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Aroostook County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Madawaska has about 141 residents aged 85 or older among 923 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Aroostook County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Madawaska 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.

Madawaska compared with Aroostook County and Maine

Census figure	Madawaska	Aroostook County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.1%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	31%	26%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	13%	9.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	46%	14%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,110	$38,808	—

Nursing homes near Madawaska

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
High View Rehabilitation And Living Center	Madawaska, ME	1.3 mi	1 of 5	51	(207) 728-3338
Forest Hill Manor	Fort Kent, ME	13 mi	4 of 5	45	(207) 834-3915
Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr	Van Buren, ME	23 mi	5 of 5	27	(207) 868-5211

Hospices serving Madawaska

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Auburn, ME	243 mi	(207) 784-4242
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	South Portland, ME	273 mi	(800) 757-3326

Straight-line miles from the center of Madawaska. 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 Madawaska

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 35% of the $4,593 monthly median income of Madawaska 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 Madawaska: common questions

What nursing homes are near Madawaska?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are High View Rehabilitation And Living Center in Madawaska (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Forest Hill Manor in Fort Kent (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr in Van Buren (23 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Madawaska?

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 35% of the $4,593 monthly median income of Madawaska 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 Madawaska, ME