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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wilmington, MA: the local picture

336

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3,647

residents 65 or older (16% of Wilmington)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Middlesex County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wilmington has about 336 residents aged 85 or older among 3,647 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Middlesex County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Wilmington 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.

Wilmington compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Wilmington	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,736	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Reading, MA	3.6 mi	5,289	670
Pinehurst, MA	4.1 mi	1,445	111
Burlington, MA	4.6 mi	5,764	1,059
Woburn, MA	5.3 mi	6,588	1,108
Andover, MA	6.4 mi	1,732	190
Wakefield, MA	6.6 mi	5,268	657

Nursing homes near Wilmington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Wilmington, MA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	142	(978) 909-4586
Care One At Wilmington	Wilmington, MA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	132	(978) 988-0888
Oc Reading Center LLC	Reading, MA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	123	(781) 942-1210
Royal Meadow View Center	North Reading, MA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	113	(978) 276-2000
Vantage At Andover LLC	Andover, MA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	135	(978) 470-3434
Blaire House Of Tewksbury	Tewksbury, MA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	131	(978) 851-3121

Hospices serving Wilmington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice	Woburn, MA	5.7 mi	(781) 935-5550
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	8.3 mi	(978) 552-4000
Compassus - Southern Massachusetts	North Andover, MA	8.6 mi	(978) 777-8222
Visiting Nurse & Community Care	Arlington, MA	10 mi	(781) 643-6090

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmington. 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 Wilmington

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 20% of the $8,561 monthly median income of Wilmington 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 Wilmington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilmington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willow Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Wilmington (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Care One At Wilmington in Wilmington (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Oc Reading Center LLC in Reading (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wilmington?

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 20% of the $8,561 monthly median income of Wilmington 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 Wilmington, MA