Dementia Care in Shelton, CT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shelton, CT: the local picture

1,396

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

8,962

residents 65 or older (21% of Shelton)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shelton has about 1,396 residents aged 85 or older among 8,962 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Shelton 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.

Shelton compared with Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Shelton	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	23%	23%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,353	$60,762	—

Older residents in towns around Shelton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Derby, CT	3.3 mi	2,632	262
Oronoque, CT	3.5 mi	2,213	424
Daniels Farm, CT	4.2 mi	835	104
Ansonia, CT	4.5 mi	3,437	382
East Village, CT	4.6 mi	425	20
Trumbull Center, CT	4.9 mi	1,977	378

Nursing homes near Shelton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes	Shelton, CT	1.5 mi	2 of 5	106	(203) 924-2635
Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Shelton, CT	2.6 mi	2 of 5	206	(203) 924-4671
Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation	Shelton, CT	2.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(203) 929-5321
Gardner Heights Health Care Center, Inc	Shelton, CT	2.6 mi	2 of 5	124	(203) 929-1481
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Stratford, CT	4.3 mi	2 of 5	190	(203) 375-5894
Lord Chamberlain Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ce	Stratford, CT	4.3 mi	1 of 5	60	(203) 375-5894

Hospices serving Shelton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Connecticut	Milford, CT	5.9 mi	(203) 301-0489
Mozaic Hospice	Bridgeport, CT	9.2 mi	(203) 396-1136
Affinity Care Of Connecticut LLC	Hamden, CT	14 mi	(203) 800-9990
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Middlebury, CT	16 mi	(203) 437-3111

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelton. 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 Shelton

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,196 monthly median income of Shelton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Shelton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shelton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hewitt Health & Rehabilitation Center, Inc in Shelton (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Masonicare At Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation in Shelton (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shelton?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,196 monthly median income of Shelton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Shelton, CT