In-Home Dementia Care in Raynham Center, MA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Raynham Center, MA: the local picture

119

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

700

residents 65 or older (14% of Raynham Center)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Raynham Center has about 119 residents aged 85 or older among 700 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.

35% 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.

16% of older Raynham Center 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.

Raynham Center compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Raynham Center	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.1%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,357	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Raynham Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Taunton, MA	3.1 mi	9,058	1,092
Bridgewater Town, MA	4.5 mi	4,936	407
Middleborough Center, MA	6.7 mi	1,328	78
North Lakeville, MA	7.3 mi	573	115
Norton Center, MA	7.9 mi	183	8
Brockton, MA	11 mi	15,191	1,440

Nursing homes near Raynham Center

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wedgemere Healthcare	Taunton, MA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	94	(508) 823-0767
Life Care Center Of Raynham	Raynham, MA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	154	(508) 821-5700
Marian Manor Of Taunton	Taunton, MA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	116	(508) 822-4885
Regalcare At Taunton	Taunton, MA	3.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(508) 824-1467
Life Care Center Of West Bridgewater	West Bridgewater, MA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	150	(508) 580-4400
Oakhill Healthcare	Middleboro, MA	7.2 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 947-4774

Hospices serving Raynham Center

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	5.0 mi	(508) 399-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Raynham Center. 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 Raynham Center

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 19% of the $8,863 monthly median income of Raynham Center 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 Raynham Center: common questions

What nursing homes are near Raynham Center?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wedgemere Healthcare in Taunton (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Raynham in Raynham (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Marian Manor Of Taunton in Taunton (3.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Raynham Center?

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 19% of the $8,863 monthly median income of Raynham Center 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.

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