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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Peabody, MA: the local picture

3,016

residents 85 or older (5.5% of all residents)

13,277

residents 65 or older (24% of Peabody)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Peabody has about 3,016 residents aged 85 or older among 13,277 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Essex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Peabody 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.

Peabody compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Peabody	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	5.5%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,397	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Peabody

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Danvers, MA	2.9 mi	6,337	828
Lynnfield, MA	3.5 mi	2,338	298
Lynn, MA	4.1 mi	13,917	1,701
Salem, MA	4.4 mi	7,721	818
Saugus, MA	5.1 mi	6,337	634
Wakefield, MA	5.2 mi	5,268	657

Nursing homes near Peabody

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center	Peabody, MA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	152	(978) 532-0303
Continuing Care At Brooksby Village	Peabody, MA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	104	(978) 536-7939
Care One At Peabody	Peabody, MA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	150	(978) 896-3045
Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center For Living	Peabody, MA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	180	(978) 471-5100
Alliance Health At Rosewood	Peabody, MA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	135	(978) 535-8700
New England Homes For The Deaf, Inc	Danvers, MA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	81	(978) 774-0445

Hospices serving Peabody

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	2.8 mi	(978) 822-3846
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Danvers, MA	2.8 mi	(781) 756-2488
All Care Hospice Inc	Lynn, MA	5.2 mi	(781) 586-1608
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care	Chelsea, MA	10 mi	(617) 889-0779

Straight-line miles from the center of Peabody. 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 Peabody

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 32% of the $5,366 monthly median income of Peabody 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 Peabody: common questions

What nursing homes are near Peabody?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Peabody (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Continuing Care At Brooksby Village in Peabody (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Care One At Peabody in Peabody (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Peabody?

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 32% of the $5,366 monthly median income of Peabody 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 Peabody, MA