In-Home Dementia Care in Monument Beach, MA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monument Beach, MA: the local picture

29

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

1,062

residents 65 or older (32% of Monument Beach)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Barnstable County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monument Beach has about 29 residents aged 85 or older among 1,062 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Barnstable County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Monument Beach 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.

Monument Beach compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Monument Beach	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	32%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	6.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.6%	11%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,667	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around Monument Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Buzzards Bay, MA	2.6 mi	941	106
Forestdale, MA	5.2 mi	639	64
North Falmouth, MA	5.5 mi	985	213
Sagamore, MA	5.6 mi	860	71
Sandwich, MA	5.9 mi	1,205	134
Wareham Center, MA	6.5 mi	691	81

Nursing homes near Monument Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility	Bourne, MA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	142	(781) 258-0935
Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Buzzards Bay, MA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(508) 759-5752
Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation	N Falmouth, MA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(508) 563-4015
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Sandwich, MA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 888-8222
Tremont Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center	Wareham, MA	7.5 mi	3 of 5	104	(508) 295-1040
Sippican Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Marion, MA	8.9 mi	4 of 5	123	(508) 748-3830

Hospices serving Monument Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Cape Cod Hospice	Hyannis, MA	16 mi	(508) 957-7710

Straight-line miles from the center of Monument Beach. 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 Monument Beach

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 28% of the $6,056 monthly median income of Monument Beach 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 Monument Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monument Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility in Bourne (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Buzzards Bay (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Royal Megansett Nursing & Rehabilitation in N Falmouth (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monument Beach?

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 28% of the $6,056 monthly median income of Monument Beach 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.

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