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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wilder, VT: the local picture

147

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

844

residents 65 or older (27% of Wilder)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wilder has about 147 residents aged 85 or older among 844 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.

30% 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.

57% of older Wilder 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.

Wilder compared with Windsor County and Vermont

Census figure	Wilder	Windsor County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.5%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	27%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.8%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10.0%	4.0%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,661	$57,500	—

Older residents in towns around Wilder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White River Junction, VT	2.0 mi	420	45
Hanover, NH	3.3 mi	1,489	498
Lebanon, NH	4.4 mi	3,214	598
Claremont, NH	20 mi	2,726	249
Newport, NH	23 mi	1,191	248
Springfield, VT	28 mi	807	58

Nursing homes near Wilder

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation	Hanover, NH	3.8 mi	4 of 5	100	(603) 643-2854
Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare	Lebanon, NH	3.8 mi	1 of 5	110	(603) 448-2234
Cedar Hill Health Care Center	Windsor, VT	17 mi	3 of 5	39	(802) 674-6609
Elm Wood Center At Claremont	Claremont, NH	20 mi	2 of 5	68	(603) 542-2606
Woodlawn Healthcare Center LLC	Newport, NH	23 mi	2 of 5	53	(603) 863-1020
Menig Nursing Home	Randolph Center, VT	23 mi	4 of 5	30	(802) 728-7800

Hospices serving Wilder

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vnh - Visiting Nurse & Hospice - Vermont & New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	3.1 mi	(802) 478-7125
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	33 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilder. 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 Wilder

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 45% of the $3,888 monthly median income of Wilder 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 Wilder: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilder?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hanover Terrace Health And Rehabilitation in Hanover (3.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lebanon Center, Genesis Healthcare in Lebanon (3.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Windsor (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wilder?

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 45% of the $3,888 monthly median income of Wilder 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.

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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 Wilder, VT