In-Home Dementia Care in North Attleborough Town, MA

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Attleborough Town, MA: the local picture

707

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

5,097

residents 65 or older (16% of North Attleborough Town)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bristol County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Attleborough Town has about 707 residents aged 85 or older among 5,097 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 (33% in Bristol County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older North Attleborough Town 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.

North Attleborough Town compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Attleborough Town	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,264	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around North Attleborough Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Attleboro, MA	3.4 mi	7,363	860
Valley Falls, RI	4.3 mi	2,098	246
North Seekonk, MA	5.9 mi	363	19
Central Falls, RI	6.3 mi	2,439	131
Cumberland Hill, RI	6.4 mi	1,309	114
Pawtucket, RI	6.9 mi	11,015	1,137

Nursing homes near North Attleborough Town

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madonna Manor Nursing Home	North Attleboro, MA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	129	(508) 699-2740
Garden Place Healthcare	Attleboro, MA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	133	(508) 222-4950
Mount St Rita Health Centre	Cumberland, RI	4.8 mi	2 of 5	98	(401) 333-6352
Life Care Center Of Attleboro	Attleboro, MA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	123	(774) 319-7809
Grandview Center	Cumberland, RI	5.4 mi	5 of 5	72	(401) 724-7500
Harris Health Care Center North	Central Falls, RI	5.9 mi	1 of 5	32	(401) 722-6000

Hospices serving North Attleborough Town

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Attleboro, MA	3.3 mi	(508) 957-0200
Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care	Providence, RI	9.6 mi	(401) 415-4200
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	East Providence, RI	11 mi	(401) 438-0008
Preferred Peaceful Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	16 mi	(506) 473-0404

Straight-line miles from the center of North Attleborough Town. 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 North Attleborough Town

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 $6,022 monthly median income of North Attleborough Town 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 North Attleborough Town: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Attleborough Town?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Garden Place Healthcare in Attleboro (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mount St Rita Health Centre in Cumberland (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Attleborough Town?

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 $6,022 monthly median income of North Attleborough Town 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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