Dementia Care in Springfield, VT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Springfield, VT: the local picture

58

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

807

residents 65 or older (19% of Springfield)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Windsor County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Springfield has about 58 residents aged 85 or older among 807 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.

56% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Windsor County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Springfield 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.

Springfield compared with Windsor County and Vermont

Census figure	Springfield	Windsor County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	7.8%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	4.0%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,735	$57,500	—

Older residents in towns around Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Claremont, NH	9.7 mi	2,726	249
Bellows Falls, VT	11 mi	684	46
Newport, NH	16 mi	1,191	248
Keene, NH	25 mi	4,479	850
White River Junction, VT	26 mi	420	45
Lebanon, NH	26 mi	3,214	598

Nursing homes near Springfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springfield Health & Rehab	Springfield, VT	1.3 mi	not rated	102	(802) 885-5741
Sullivan County Health Care	Unity, NH	8.7 mi	4 of 5	156	(603) 542-9511
Elm Wood Center At Claremont	Claremont, NH	9.7 mi	2 of 5	68	(603) 542-2606
Cedar Hill Health Care Center	Windsor, VT	11 mi	3 of 5	39	(802) 674-6609
Gill Odd Fellows Home Of Vermont	Ludlow, VT	13 mi	4 of 5	46	(802) 228-4571
Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC	Newport, NH	16 mi	2 of 5	53	(603) 863-1020

Hospices serving Springfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	26 mi	(802) 478-7125
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	33 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Springfield. 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 Springfield

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 68% of the $2,561 monthly median income of Springfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Springfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Springfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Springfield Health & Rehab in Springfield (1.3 mi, not rated overall); Sullivan County Health Care in Unity (8.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Elm Wood Center At Claremont in Claremont (9.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Springfield?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 68% of the $2,561 monthly median income of Springfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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.

More near Springfield

More senior care near Springfield

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Springfield

More for Springfield families

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 Springfield, VT