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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Norwood, MA: the local picture

991

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

5,561

residents 65 or older (18% of Norwood)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Norwood has about 991 residents aged 85 or older among 5,561 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.

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

30% of older Norwood 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.

Norwood compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Norwood	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	23%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,605	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Norwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dedham, MA	4.2 mi	5,528	1,087
Walpole, MA	4.3 mi	1,295	168
Sharon, MA	4.9 mi	1,017	49
Medfield, MA	5.3 mi	1,325	212
Milton, MA	6.9 mi	4,615	501
Needham, MA	6.9 mi	5,733	1,245

Nursing homes near Norwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Norwood Healthcare	Norwood, MA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	170	(787) 444-8383
Victoria Haven Nursing Facility	Norwood, MA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	31	(781) 762-0858
Charlwell House Health And Rehabilitation	Norwood, MA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	124	(781) 762-7700
Ellis Nursing Home (The)	Norwood, MA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	191	(781) 949-2310
Premier Healthcare At Harrington House	Walpole, MA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(508) 660-3080
Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Canton, MA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	154	(781) 828-7450

Hospices serving Norwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caring Hospice Services Of Massachusetts LLC	Norwood, MA	0.4 mi	(732) 901-6600
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	0.4 mi	(866) 670-9449
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	2.0 mi	(617) 481-9077
Hebrew Seniorlife Hospice Care, Inc	Dedham, MA	4.2 mi	(781) 234-9950

Straight-line miles from the center of Norwood. 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 Norwood

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 33% of the $5,217 monthly median income of Norwood 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 Norwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Norwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Norwood Healthcare in Norwood (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Victoria Haven Nursing Facility in Norwood (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Charlwell House Health And Rehabilitation in Norwood (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Norwood?

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 33% of the $5,217 monthly median income of Norwood 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 Norwood, MA