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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Swampscott, MA: the local picture

485

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

3,110

residents 65 or older (20% of Swampscott)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Swampscott has about 485 residents aged 85 or older among 3,110 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Essex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Swampscott 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.

Swampscott compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Swampscott	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,393	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Swampscott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Salem, MA	2.2 mi	7,721	818
Marblehead, MA	3.4 mi	4,639	387
Lynn, MA	3.6 mi	13,917	1,701
Nahant, MA	4.0 mi	1,203	100
Revere, MA	6.0 mi	9,416	1,300
Peabody, MA	6.1 mi	13,277	3,016

Nursing homes near Swampscott

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Salem Rehab Center	Salem, MA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	123	(508) 904-7486
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lynn, MA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	55	(781) 595-5500
Devereux Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Marblehead, MA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	64	(781) 631-6120
Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing	Marblehead, MA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	65	(781) 631-4535
Life Care Center Of The North Shore	Lynn, MA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	123	(781) 592-9667
Jesmond Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Nahant, MA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	57	(781) 581-0420

Hospices serving Swampscott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Care Hospice Inc	Lynn, MA	2.9 mi	(781) 586-1608
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Danvers, MA	7.5 mi	(781) 756-2488
Care Dimensions, Inc	Danvers, MA	7.5 mi	(978) 822-3846
Legacy Lifecare Hospice And Palliative Care	Chelsea, MA	8.7 mi	(617) 889-0779

Straight-line miles from the center of Swampscott. 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 Swampscott

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 30% of the $5,699 monthly median income of Swampscott 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 Swampscott: common questions

What nursing homes are near Swampscott?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Salem Rehab Center in Salem (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lynn (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Devereux Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Marblehead (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Swampscott?

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 30% of the $5,699 monthly median income of Swampscott 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 Swampscott, MA