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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Scituate, MA: the local picture

139

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1,581

residents 65 or older (27% of Scituate)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scituate has about 139 residents aged 85 or older among 1,581 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Plymouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Scituate 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.

Scituate compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Scituate	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,606	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Scituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Scituate, MA	2.8 mi	1,004	74
Marshfield, MA	5.9 mi	972	67
North Pembroke, MA	6.2 mi	1,092	48
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	6.7 mi	1,128	91
Hingham, MA	8.7 mi	852	73
Weymouth Town, MA	11 mi	11,592	1,134

Nursing homes near Scituate

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Scituate, MA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	65	(781) 545-9477
Life Care Center Of The South Shore	Scituate, MA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	117	(781) 544-7210
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC	Norwell, MA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	86	(781) 659-4901
Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr	Norwell, MA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	142	(781) 982-7450
Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc	Hingham, MA	8.7 mi	5 of 5	106	(781) 749-4982
Linden Ponds	Hingham, MA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	132	(781) 534-7088

Hospices serving Scituate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Autumn Hospice	Norwell, MA	4.7 mi	(781) 480-1445
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	4.7 mi	(781) 659-2342
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	18 mi	(781) 341-4145
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	19 mi	(508) 399-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Scituate. 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 Scituate

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 24% of the $7,051 monthly median income of Scituate 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 Scituate: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scituate?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scituate (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of The South Shore in Scituate (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC in Norwell (6.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scituate?

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 24% of the $7,051 monthly median income of Scituate 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 Scituate, MA