In-Home Dementia Care in North Scituate, MA

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Scituate, MA: the local picture

74

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,004

residents 65 or older (15% of North Scituate)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Scituate has about 74 residents aged 85 or older among 1,004 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.

22% 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.

25% of older North Scituate 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 Scituate compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Scituate	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,972	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around North Scituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Scituate, MA	2.8 mi	1,581	139
Hingham, MA	6.5 mi	852	73
North Pembroke, MA	8.0 mi	1,092	48
Marshfield, MA	8.6 mi	972	67
Weymouth Town, MA	9.1 mi	11,592	1,134
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	9.5 mi	1,128	91

Nursing homes near North Scituate

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of The South Shore	Scituate, MA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	117	(781) 544-7210
Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Scituate, MA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	65	(781) 545-9477
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC	Norwell, MA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	86	(781) 659-4901
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr	Norwell, MA	6.8 mi	5 of 5	142	(781) 982-7450
Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc	Hingham, MA	7.5 mi	5 of 5	106	(781) 749-4982
Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hingham, MA	7.7 mi	4 of 5	142	(781) 749-4774

Hospices serving North Scituate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Charlestown, MA	19 mi	(617) 242-4872

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

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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 Scituate: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Scituate?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of The South Shore in Scituate (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scituate (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC in Norwell (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Scituate?

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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 Scituate, MA