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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marshfield, MA: the local picture

67

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

972

residents 65 or older (19% of Marshfield)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marshfield has about 67 residents aged 85 or older among 972 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Plymouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Marshfield 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.

Marshfield compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Marshfield	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,485	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Marshfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	1.6 mi	1,128	91
North Pembroke, MA	4.8 mi	1,092	48
South Duxbury, MA	5.8 mi	719	48
Scituate, MA	5.9 mi	1,581	139
Kingston, MA	7.5 mi	1,449	44
North Scituate, MA	8.6 mi	1,004	74

Nursing homes near Marshfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr	Duxbury, MA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(781) 585-5561
Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Scituate, MA	6.2 mi	5 of 5	65	(781) 545-9477
Life Care Center Of The South Shore	Scituate, MA	7.3 mi	5 of 5	117	(781) 544-7210
Wingate At Silver Lake	Kingston, MA	8.1 mi	3 of 5	164	(781) 585-4100
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC	Norwell, MA	9.9 mi	3 of 5	86	(781) 659-4901
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr	Norwell, MA	11 mi	5 of 5	142	(781) 982-7450

Hospices serving Marshfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	7.9 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	7.9 mi	(781) 659-2342
Cranberry Hospice	Plymouth, MA	14 mi	(508) 746-0215
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	18 mi	(781) 341-4145

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshfield. 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 Marshfield

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 23% of the $7,457 monthly median income of Marshfield 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 Marshfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marshfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Duxbury (5.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scituate (6.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of The South Shore in Scituate (7.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marshfield?

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 23% of the $7,457 monthly median income of Marshfield 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 Marshfield, MA