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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ocean Grove, MA: the local picture

40

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

593

residents 65 or older (17% of Ocean Grove)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ocean Grove has about 40 residents aged 85 or older among 593 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.

28% of older Ocean Grove 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.

Ocean Grove compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Ocean Grove	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,736	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Somerset, MA	2.4 mi	4,624	819
Tiverton, RI	5.2 mi	1,879	331
Fall River, MA	5.9 mi	15,169	1,981
North Westport, MA	6.4 mi	861	80
East Providence, RI	9.2 mi	9,816	1,523
Warwick, RI	11 mi	17,945	2,034

Nursing homes near Ocean Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center	Somerset, MA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	142	(508) 675-7589
Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc	Warren, RI	2.4 mi	5 of 5	76	(401) 245-1574
Somerset Ridge Center	Somerset, MA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	135	(508) 679-2240
Grace Barker Nursing Center	Warren, RI	2.8 mi	4 of 5	86	(401) 245-9100
Warren Operations RI, LLC Dba Warren Center	Warren, RI	3.2 mi	4 of 5	63	(401) 245-2860
Country Gardens Health And Rehabilitation	Swansea, MA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	86	(508) 379-9700

Hospices serving Ocean Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hanover Hospice	Fall River, MA	3.6 mi	(508) 675-7583
Accentcare Hospice Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	4.6 mi	(508) 235-5312
Bristol Hospice LLC	Fall River, MA	4.6 mi	(774) 379-7232
Continuum Care Of Mass, LLC	Fall River, MA	4.6 mi	(434) 977-9715

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Grove. 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 Ocean Grove

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 31% of the $5,561 monthly median income of Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ocean Grove?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Somerset (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc in Warren (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Somerset Ridge Center in Somerset (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ocean Grove?

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 31% of the $5,561 monthly median income of Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove, MA