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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Plymouth, NH: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

467

residents 65 or older (9.4% of Plymouth)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grafton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Plymouth has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 467 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Grafton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Plymouth 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.

Plymouth compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Plymouth	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	9.4%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	6.2%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,625	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Meredith, NH	12 mi	797	179
Laconia, NH	16 mi	3,896	363
Franklin, NH	20 mi	1,873	185
Tilton Northfield, NH	21 mi	829	155
Wolfeboro, NH	27 mi	1,229	98
Lebanon, NH	28 mi	3,214	598

Nursing homes near Plymouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden View Health Care Center	Meredith, NH	14 mi	4 of 5	131	(603) 279-8111
Belknap County Nursing Home	Laconia, NH	17 mi	4 of 5	94	(603) 527-5410
Laconia Rehabilitation Center	Laconia, NH	18 mi	1 of 5	120	(603) 524-3340
Saint Francis Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Laconia, NH	19 mi	5 of 5	51	(603) 524-0466
Glencliff Home For The Elderly	Glencliff, NH	20 mi	2 of 5	130	(603) 989-3111
Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis Healthcare	Franklin, NH	21 mi	1 of 5	86	(603) 934-2541

Hospices serving Plymouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pemi-Baker Community Health	Plymouth, NH	1.5 mi	(603) 536-2232
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	11 mi	(603) 707-9655
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	13 mi	(603) 279-6611
Granite Vna, Inc.	Concord, NH	37 mi	(603) 224-4093

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

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 54% of the $2,969 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plymouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Laconia Rehabilitation Center in Laconia (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Plymouth?

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 54% of the $2,969 monthly median income of Plymouth 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.

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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 Plymouth, NH