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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newburyport, MA: the local picture

660

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

4,547

residents 65 or older (24% of Newburyport)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newburyport has about 660 residents aged 85 or older among 4,547 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Essex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Newburyport 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.

Newburyport compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Newburyport	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,145	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Newburyport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Salisbury, MA	2.4 mi	1,648	132
Amesbury, MA	4.4 mi	3,170	214
Hampton Beach, NH	8.0 mi	879	73
Hampton, NH	9.6 mi	2,720	289
Ipswich, MA	10.0 mi	640	71
Haverhill, MA	10 mi	10,483	1,298

Nursing homes near Newburyport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Newburyport, MA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	123	(978) 462-7373
Adviniacare Newburyport	Newburyport, MA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	111	(978) 465-5361
The Mansion At Brigham	Newburyport, MA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	64	(978) 462-4221
Maplewood Center	Amesbury, MA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(978) 388-3500
Mill Town Health And Rehabilitation	Amesbury, MA	4.2 mi	1 of 5	130	(978) 388-4682
Lakeview House Skld Nrsg And Residential Care Fac	Haverhill, MA	8.4 mi	4 of 5	91	(978) 372-1081

Hospices serving Newburyport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Constellation Hospice	Newburyport, MA	0.1 mi	(978) 904-3059
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	0.1 mi	(978) 358-1007
Harborside Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC	Haverhill, MA	12 mi	(800) 331-1044
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	14 mi	(978) 777-8222

Straight-line miles from the center of Newburyport. 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 Newburyport

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 $6,179 monthly median income of Newburyport 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 Newburyport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newburyport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Port Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Newburyport (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Adviniacare Newburyport in Newburyport (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Mansion At Brigham in Newburyport (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newburyport?

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 $6,179 monthly median income of Newburyport 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 Newburyport, MA