In-Home Dementia Care in North Plymouth, MA

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Plymouth, MA: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

772

residents 65 or older (18% of North Plymouth)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Plymouth has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 772 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.

31% 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.

57% of older North Plymouth 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 Plymouth compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Plymouth	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,910	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around North Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Plymouth, MA	1.5 mi	1,743	532
Kingston, MA	2.5 mi	1,449	44
South Duxbury, MA	3.0 mi	719	48
The Pinehills, MA	7.0 mi	3,540	214
Marshfield, MA	8.8 mi	972	67
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	8.8 mi	1,128	91

Nursing homes near North Plymouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Plymouth, MA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	186	(508) 746-4343
Plymouth Harborside Healthcare	Plymouth, MA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	101	(508) 747-4790
Life Care Center Of Plymouth	Plymouth, MA	2.9 mi	5 of 5	150	(508) 747-9800
Bay Path At Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr	Duxbury, MA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(781) 585-5561
Wingate At Silver Lake	Kingston, MA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	164	(781) 585-4100
Hannah B G Shaw Home	Middleboro, MA	12 mi	4 of 5	107	(508) 947-1184

Hospices serving North Plymouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cranberry Hospice	Plymouth, MA	4.9 mi	(508) 746-0215
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	15 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	15 mi	(781) 659-2342
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	34 mi	(617) 242-4872

Straight-line miles from the center of North Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

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 64% of the $2,659 monthly median income of North Plymouth 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 Plymouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Plymouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Plymouth (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Plymouth Harborside Healthcare in Plymouth (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Plymouth in Plymouth (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Plymouth?

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 64% of the $2,659 monthly median income of North Plymouth 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 North Plymouth, MA