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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sharon, MA: the local picture

49

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1,017

residents 65 or older (16% of Sharon)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Norfolk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sharon has about 49 residents aged 85 or older among 1,017 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Norfolk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

9.1% of older Sharon 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.

Sharon compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Sharon	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.1%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	23%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$112,440	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Sharon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Walpole, MA	3.0 mi	1,295	168
Norwood, MA	4.9 mi	5,561	991
Foxborough, MA	4.9 mi	1,035	134
Mansfield Center, MA	6.8 mi	1,249	153
Medfield, MA	7.6 mi	1,325	212
Randolph Town, MA	8.0 mi	6,430	962

Nursing homes near Sharon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Foremost At Sharon LLC	Sharon, MA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	66	(781) 784-6781
Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Canton, MA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	154	(781) 828-7450
Premier Healthcare At Harrington House	Walpole, MA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	90	(508) 660-3080
Charlwell House Health And Rehabilitation	Norwood, MA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(781) 762-7700
Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center	North Easton, MA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	171	(508) 238-7053
Copley At Stoughton Nursing Care Center	Stoughton, MA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	123	(781) 341-2300

Hospices serving Sharon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caring Hospice Services Of Massachusetts LLC	Norwood, MA	4.9 mi	(732) 901-6600
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Massachuse	Norwood, MA	4.9 mi	(866) 670-9449
Pathways Healthcare	Westwood, MA	6.8 mi	(617) 481-9077
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association	Brockton, MA	7.9 mi	(508) 587-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Sharon. 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 Sharon

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 18% of the $9,370 monthly median income of Sharon 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 Sharon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sharon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Foremost At Sharon LLC in Sharon (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Canton (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Premier Healthcare At Harrington House in Walpole (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sharon?

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 18% of the $9,370 monthly median income of Sharon 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 Sharon, MA