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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Taunton, MA: the local picture

1,092

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

9,058

residents 65 or older (15% of Taunton)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Bristol County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Taunton has about 1,092 residents aged 85 or older among 9,058 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Bristol County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Taunton 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.

Taunton compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Taunton	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,213	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Taunton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Raynham Center, MA	3.1 mi	700	119
Norton Center, MA	6.9 mi	183	8
Bridgewater Town, MA	7.6 mi	4,936	407
North Lakeville, MA	8.6 mi	573	115
Middleborough Center, MA	8.7 mi	1,328	78
Mansfield Center, MA	10 mi	1,249	153

Nursing homes near Taunton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marian Manor Of Taunton	Taunton, MA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	116	(508) 822-4885
Regalcare At Taunton	Taunton, MA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(508) 824-1467
Wedgemere Healthcare	Taunton, MA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	94	(508) 823-0767
Life Care Center Of Raynham	Raynham, MA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	154	(508) 821-5700
Life Care Center Of West Bridgewater	West Bridgewater, MA	7.8 mi	5 of 5	150	(508) 580-4400
Life Care Center Of Attleboro	Attleboro, MA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	123	(774) 319-7809

Hospices serving Taunton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Southeastern Massachusetts LLC	Bridgewater, MA	8.1 mi	(508) 399-5900
Hospice Services Of Massachusetts	Lakeville, MA	8.4 mi	(508) 291-0049
Old Colony Hospice, Inc	W Bridgewater, MA	9.4 mi	(781) 341-4145
Sunset Hospice	Middleboro, MA	10 mi	(774) 419-2029

Straight-line miles from the center of Taunton. 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 Taunton

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 40% of the $4,268 monthly median income of Taunton 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 Taunton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Taunton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marian Manor Of Taunton in Taunton (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Regalcare At Taunton in Taunton (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wedgemere Healthcare in Taunton (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Taunton?

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 40% of the $4,268 monthly median income of Taunton 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 Taunton, MA