Dementia Care in Peterborough, NH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Peterborough, NH: the local picture

106

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

891

residents 65 or older (35% of Peterborough)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Peterborough has about 106 residents aged 85 or older among 891 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Hillsborough County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Peterborough 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.

Peterborough compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Peterborough	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	35%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	14%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,967	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around Peterborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jaffrey, NH	5.5 mi	338	14
Winchendon, MA	14 mi	672	36
Milford, NH	15 mi	1,620	284
Keene, NH	18 mi	4,479	850
Baldwinville, MA	20 mi	375	36
Gardner, MA	20 mi	4,135	584

Nursing homes near Peterborough

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pheasant Wood Center	Peterborough, NH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(603) 924-7267
Jaffrey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Jaffrey, NH	5.6 mi	1 of 5	83	(603) 532-8762
Crestwood Center	Milford, NH	15 mi	4 of 5	82	(603) 673-7061
The Elms Center	Milford, NH	16 mi	2 of 5	52	(603) 673-2907
Alpine Healthcare Center	Keene, NH	16 mi	1 of 5	85	(603) 352-7311
Langdon Place Of Keene	Keene, NH	17 mi	5 of 5	25	(603) 357-3902

Hospices serving Peterborough

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna At Hcs	Keene, NH	18 mi	(603) 352-2253
Compassus - Greater Manchester	Bedford, NH	23 mi	(603) 606-7974
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	72 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Peterborough. 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 Peterborough

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,747 monthly median income of Peterborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Peterborough: common questions

What nursing homes are near Peterborough?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Jaffrey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Jaffrey (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Crestwood Center in Milford (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Peterborough?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,747 monthly median income of Peterborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

More near Peterborough

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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 Peterborough, NH