Dementia Care in Manchester, CT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Manchester, CT: the local picture

743

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

5,230

residents 65 or older (14% of Manchester)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Manchester has about 743 residents aged 85 or older among 5,230 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Manchester 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.

Manchester compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Manchester	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	24%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,351	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around Manchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Hartford, CT	4.7 mi	7,557	898
Glastonbury Center, CT	6.8 mi	2,284	438
Rockville, CT	7.0 mi	1,019	80
Hartford, CT	8.4 mi	14,773	1,568
Broad Brook, CT	9.2 mi	734	94
Wethersfield, CT	9.4 mi	5,551	828

Nursing homes near Manchester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Manchester Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Manchester, CT	1.8 mi	4 of 5	126	(860) 646-0129
Westside Care Center	Manchester, CT	1.9 mi	2 of 5	162	(860) 647-9191
Touchpoints At Manchester	Manchester, CT	1.9 mi	4 of 5	127	(860) 533-3086
Glastonbury Center For Health & Rehabilitation	Glastonbury, CT	4.9 mi	3 of 5	105	(860) 659-1905
Vernon Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Vernon, CT	5.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(860) 871-0385
Civita Care Center At Salmon Brook	Glastonbury, CT	6.1 mi	1 of 5	130	(860) 653-9888

Hospices serving Manchester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	5.0 mi	(860) 249-4862
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Hartford, CT	5.0 mi	(860) 282-0527
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC	Vernon, CT	5.6 mi	(860) 872-9163
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	9.1 mi	(860) 763-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Manchester. 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 Manchester

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,863 monthly median income of Manchester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Manchester: common questions

What nursing homes are near Manchester?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Manchester Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Manchester (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Westside Care Center in Manchester (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Touchpoints At Manchester in Manchester (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Manchester?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,863 monthly median income of Manchester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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.

More near Manchester

More senior care near Manchester

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Manchester

More for Manchester families

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 Manchester, CT